Edward Michael Hanyzewski (September 18, 1920 – October 8, 1991) was an

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, a

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who worked in 58 games (25 as a starting pitcher) in the Major Leagues between 1942 and 1946 for the Chicago Cubs. He threw and batted

, stood tall and weighed and attended the

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. Hanyzewski's best Major League season came in 1943, when he appeared in 33 games (16 as a starter), won eight of 15 decisions, and fashioned a 2.56

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in 130 innings pitched with three complete games. Hanyzewski pitched in only two games (one in April and one in September) for the 1945 Cubs, who won the

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pennant, and did not appear in the

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. During his MLB career, Hanyzewski allowed 213 hits and 79 bases on balls in 218 innings pitched, with 81 strikeouts. He did not record a save.

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