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Posted By: Pennsylvania Ted

Hugh Casey killed himself with a shotgun on July 3, 1951. He was was distraught over his marriage break-up. But,
it's also been reported that Casey never forgave himself for pitching a sharp dipping curve that Mickey Owen let
go by him in the famous 1941 World Series "3rd strike" incident in which Tommy Henrich swung at (with 2 outs in
the 9th)....and got to 1st base. The Yankees went on to rally and eventually beat the Dodgers in the 1st of their
many "Subway Series" rivalries.

Owen had called for a fast ball and Henrich was expecting a fast ball.

As a starter Hugh Casey had a mediocre career....but as a reliever, he was very effective. I think he still holds the
all-time Major League W-L percentage record (for relievers with at least 50 decisions) of 51-20....a .727 pct.






TED Z