Pete Gray
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About
Speedy outfielder known for his ability to play baseball despite only having one arm; he played in 1945 for the St. Louis Browns.
Before Fame
He was right-handed but lost that arm to amputation after a truck accident when he was six years old.
Trivia
Pitchers found that they could get him out more easily with breaking pitches because he couldn't effectively adjust mid-swing with only one arm.
Family Life
He was born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania.
Associated With
Run-producing shortstop Vern Stephens was his teammate on the Browns.