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unusual facts about George Zuverink


George Zuverink

In 1957, Zuverink and Frank Zupo twice formed the only "Z" battery in major league history as of 2011, the first time coming on July 1, 1957 when Zupo made his big-league debut with a 10th-inning catching appearance against the New York Yankees.


Babe Birrer

His career highlight came on July 19, 1955 at Briggs Stadium, when he belted two three-run home runs off George Zuverink and Art Schallock, while pitching four scoreless innings in a 12–4 win over the Baltimore Orioles.

Frank Zupo

That season, together with George Zuverink, Zupo twice formed the only "Z" battery in major league history, the first time coming on July 1, 1957 when Zupo made his big-league debut with a 10th-inning catching appearance against the New York Yankees.


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