Floyd Newkirk Baseball player

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.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.

Personal facts

Birth dateJuly 16, 1908
Birth place
Norris City Illinois
Date of deathApril 15, 1976

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Baseball player

Career startAugust 21, 1934
Career endAugust 21, 1934
batting sideRight
former teams
New York Yankees
position
Pitcher
teams
New York Yankees
throwing sideRight

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