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Dolf Luque is a MLB baseball player. He was born on August 4, 1890

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Also Known As Papá Montero • the Pride of Havana • Adolfo Domingo de Guzmán Luque • Adolfo Domingo Luque Guzman
Born August 4, 1890 • HavanaCuba
Died July 3, 1957 (aged 66) • HavanaCuba
Height/Weight 5 ft 7 inches, 160 lb (170 cm, 72 kg)
Batting Hand right
Throwing Hand right
Debut Date May 20, 1914
Last Game April 26, 1935
Jersey Number 20 (1933-1935, New York Giants) • 16 (1932-1932, New York Giants)
Position pitcher
Earned Run Average 3.24
Games Played 55
Games Started 367
Innings Pitched 3,220.10
Losses 179
Saves 29
Strikeouts 1,130
Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched 1.288
Wins 194

Top Questions

How tall was Dolf Luque?
Dolf Luque was 5 ft 7 inches, 160 lb (170 cm, 72 kg).
What position did Dolf Luque play?
Dolf Luque played pitcher.
What was Dolf Luque's earned run average (ERA)?
Dolf Luque had a career earned run average of 3.24.
How many wins did Dolf Luque have?
Dolf Luque had 194 wins during his career.
Where was Dolf Luque born?
Dolf Luque was born in La Habana, Cuba.
When was Dolf Luque born?
Dolf Luque was born on August 4, 1890.
How many strikeouts did Dolf Luque have?
Dolf Luque struck out 1,130 batters during his career.

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