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Question
Will Jamie Moyer be the oldest picher to start a world series game?
Barry,
No, Moyer will not be the oldest. That distinction belongs to Jack Quinn, who started Game 4 for the Philadelphia A's against the Chicago Cubs on October 12, 1929. Quinn was 46 years and 103 days old at the time.
Box score of the game: http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/PHA/PHA192910120.shtml
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Baseball Trivia (General)
Answers by Expert:
Tom Schott
Expertise
I will deal with the major leagues only from 19th century to present. I`m good on baseball history, records, statistics, ballparks. I don't do off-the-field stuff. Please if you already know the answer to the question, please don't ask it. I don't want to play "stump the expert."
Experience
I've written on the subject, and I have substantial library of resources.
Organizations
SABR
Publications
Numerous encyclopedia, newspaper, magazine articles. One book, several book chapters.
Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in American history.
Awards and Honors
Bevy of writing awards.
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