Herbert Ehler Thormahlen aka ''Lefty'' (July 5, 1896 – February 6, 1955) was a

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who played from through for the

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(1917–20),

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(1921) and Brooklyn Robins (1925). Listed at , 180 lb., Thormahlen batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Biography

He was born on July 5, 1896 in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Career

Thormalen began his professional career with the class D Chambersburg Maroons and class AA

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in 1916. When he was 21 years old, he made a one-game appearance for the

in 1917 before returning to the minor leagues in 1918. He was once again elevated to the Yankees in 1919. In a six-season major league career, Thormahlen posted a 29–28 record with 148 strikeouts and a 3.33

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in 104 appearances, including 64 starts, 27 complete games, four

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s, three saves, and 565 innings of work
His last game was on May 7, 1925.

Death

Thormahlen died in

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at age of 58.

Transactions

*Before the 1921 season Thormahlen was traded by the Yankees along with

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References

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Thormahlen, Hank Boston Red Sox players Brooklyn Robins players New York Yankees players Major League Baseball pitchers Baseball players from Jersey City, New Jersey 1896 births 1955 deaths Chambersburg Maroons players Baltimore Orioles (IL) players Toronto Maple Leafs (International League) players Minneapolis Millers (baseball) players Kansas City Blues (baseball) players Dallas Steers players Rochester Tribe players Jersey City Skeeters players Montreal Royals players