James Edward "Lefty" York (November 1, 1892 – April 9, 1961) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played two seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the

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and

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. In 42 career games pitched, he posted a 5-11 career

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, allowing 183 hits, 5 home runs and 95 runs. In 1919 as a member of the A's, York pitched just two games, recording losses in both of them. In 1921 as a member of the Cubs, he pitched in 40 games including 11 starts and posted 5-9 record. Lefty York was born on November 1, 1892, in West Fork, Arkansas, and died on April 9, 1961, in York, Pennsylvania.

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