Stanley Lewis Yerkes (November 28, 1874 – July 28, 1940) nicknamed "Yank", was a

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. He played in

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from 1901-03 for the

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and

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. Yerkes set many career highs during the 1903 season while pitching for the Cardinals. He appeared in 39 games (starting 37) during that season, and had a 12-21 record with a 3.66 ERA.

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