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Floyd Newkirk

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Floyd Newkirk
Pitcher
Born: (1908-07-16)July 16, 1908
Norris City, Illinois
Died: April 15, 1976(1976-04-15) (aged 67)
Clayton, Missouri
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 21, 1934, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
August 21, 1934, for the New York Yankees
MLB statistics
Games1
Earned run average0.00
Strikeouts0
Teams

Floyd Elmo Newkirk (July 16, 1908 – April 15, 1976) nicknamed "Three-Fingers" was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Newkirk played for the New York Yankees in 1934. In one career game, he had a 0–0 record, with a 0.00 ERA, pitching in only 1 inning. He batted and threw right-handed.[1]

He attended Illinois College. He was also a World War II veteran. Newkirk was the brother of Major Leaguer Joel Newkirk.

Newkirk was born in Norris City, White County, Illinois; died in Clayton, Missouri; and was buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis County, Missouri.

References

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  1. ^ "Floyd Newkirk". Baseball Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
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