Regis Francis Leheny (January 5, 1908 – November 2, 1976) was a
relief pitcher
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in
Major League Baseball
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who played briefly for the
Boston Red Sox
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during the
1932 season. Listed at , 180 lb., Leheny batted and threw
left-handed. He was born in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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.
In a two-game career, Leheny posted a 16.88
ERA
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Compa ...
with one
strikeout
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and three
walks in 2.2 innings of work. He did not have a
decision.
Leheny died in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at age 68.
See also
*
1932 Boston Red Sox season
External links
Boston Red Sox players
Major League Baseball pitchers
Baseball players from Pittsburgh
1908 births
1976 deaths
Burials at Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Pittsburgh)
Toronto Maple Leafs (International League) players
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