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Today is Curt Simmons' 90th birthday
Curt Simmons the #2 lefty who combined with Hall Of Famer, Robin Roberts, for many years to give the Phillies a 1-2 punch at the top of their pitching rotation (#1 RHP - Robin Roberts; #2 LHP- Simmons) turns 90 years of age today. Simmons' major league tenure was 1947-1967, except 1951 - Military Service - He was a three-time N.L. all-star and a 193 game winner, who could have reached 200 wins if not for his Army reserve unit being activated during The Korean War, with Simmons missing time from the majors between September 1950 and May 1952. After his long stint with the Phillies (1947-1960) he went on to have productive years with the St.Louis Cardinals (1960-1966, winning 18 games in 1964); Chicago Cubs (1966-1967), and the California Angels 1967.
Curt Simmons: born 5/19/1929.
Photo source: 1954 Bowman baseball cards.
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