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'''Alfred Allen Lary''' (born [[September 26]], [[1928]] in [[Northport]] - died [[July 10]], [[2001]] in Northport) was a [[Major League Baseball]] pitcher | [[Image:Al Lary.jpg|right|thumb|Al Lary]] | ||
'''Alfred Allen Lary''' (born [[September 26]], [[1928]] in [[Northport]] - died [[July 10]], [[2001]] in Northport) was an All-Century college football and baseball player and a [[Major League Baseball]] pitcher. | |||
Lary | ==University of Alabama== | ||
Lary is one of three players who have been named to both the football and baseball All-Century Teams at Alabama. He still holds the [[Alabama Crimson Tide|Crimson Tide]]'s single-season record for touchdown receptions with 10 and ranks fourth on career touchdown list with 14. He ranks third on career list for average yards per reception for a season, averaging 19.6 per catch and ranks 5th for a career. | |||
In [[1950]] Lary compiled a 4-1 (.800) record as a starting pitcher for the Crimson Tide. In [[1951]] his record was 6-2 (.750). He ranks fourth in fewest hits allowed in a season (13) with a minimum of 40 innings pitched. | |||
Lary | ==Professional baseball== | ||
Lary signed with the Chicago Cubs as an amateur free agent before the [[1951]] season, and made his Major League debut on [[September 25]], [[1954]] in a start against the Cincinnati Redlegs at Wrigley Field. Lary pitched six innings and allowed two earned runs, receiving no decision in the 4-2 Cubs victory. | |||
He was with the Cubs briefly in [[1955]] and was used in four games, all as a pinch runner. It would be seven years before he reached the Major League level again. Lary gave up [[Willie Mays]]' 324th career home run, a grand slam, in Candlestick Park on [[April 28]], [[1962]]. | |||
He was the older brother of All-Star pitcher [[Frank Lary]]. | Lary played 12 seasons in the minor leagues, and retired in [[1964]]. He was the older brother of All-Star pitcher [[Frank Lary]]. | ||
Lary was posthumously inducted into the [[Alabama Sports Hall of Fame]] on [[ | Lary was posthumously inducted into the [[Alabama Sports Hall of Fame]] on [[June 3]], [[2007]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Al_Lary&oldid=153805204 Al Lary] | * "[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Al_Lary&oldid=153805204 Al Lary]" (August 26, 2007) Wikipedia - accessed January 31, 2008 | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/Plarya101.htm Retrosheet] | * [http://www.ashof.org/index.php?src=news&refno=82&PHPSESSID=ec810c745a6d4e0e117a8609c793d6ee 2007 ASHOF inductees] | ||
*[http://www.baseballlibrary.com/baseballlibrary/ballplayers/L/Lary_Al.stm Baseball Library] | * [http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/Plarya101.htm Retrosheet] | ||
* [http://www.baseballlibrary.com/baseballlibrary/ballplayers/L/Lary_Al.stm Baseball Library] | |||
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[[Category:1928 births]] | [[Category:1928 births]] | ||
[[Category:2001 deaths]] | [[Category:2001 deaths]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Alabama Crimson Tide baseball players]] | ||
[[Category:Alabama Crimson Tide football players]] | |||
[[Category:Alabama alumni]] | [[Category:Alabama alumni]] | ||
[[Category:Major League Baseball players]] | |||
[[Category:Alabama Sports Hall of Fame]] | [[Category:Alabama Sports Hall of Fame]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:17, 25 November 2013
Alfred Allen Lary (born September 26, 1928 in Northport - died July 10, 2001 in Northport) was an All-Century college football and baseball player and a Major League Baseball pitcher.
University of Alabama
Lary is one of three players who have been named to both the football and baseball All-Century Teams at Alabama. He still holds the Crimson Tide's single-season record for touchdown receptions with 10 and ranks fourth on career touchdown list with 14. He ranks third on career list for average yards per reception for a season, averaging 19.6 per catch and ranks 5th for a career.
In 1950 Lary compiled a 4-1 (.800) record as a starting pitcher for the Crimson Tide. In 1951 his record was 6-2 (.750). He ranks fourth in fewest hits allowed in a season (13) with a minimum of 40 innings pitched.
Professional baseball
Lary signed with the Chicago Cubs as an amateur free agent before the 1951 season, and made his Major League debut on September 25, 1954 in a start against the Cincinnati Redlegs at Wrigley Field. Lary pitched six innings and allowed two earned runs, receiving no decision in the 4-2 Cubs victory.
He was with the Cubs briefly in 1955 and was used in four games, all as a pinch runner. It would be seven years before he reached the Major League level again. Lary gave up Willie Mays' 324th career home run, a grand slam, in Candlestick Park on April 28, 1962.
Lary played 12 seasons in the minor leagues, and retired in 1964. He was the older brother of All-Star pitcher Frank Lary.
Lary was posthumously inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame on June 3, 2007.
References
- "Al Lary" (August 26, 2007) Wikipedia - accessed January 31, 2008