Erv Brame
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Erv Brame was a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates
. He threw right-handed and batted left-handed.
Brame was 6'2" and weighed 190 pounds.
He was born in Big Rock, Tennessee and died in Hopkinsville, Kentucky
. His full name was Ervin Beckham Brame.
from 1928 to 1932. Brame pitched in 142 games, started 92 of them, and had 62 complete games. His lifetime record was 52-37 with a 4.76 E.R.A..
on May 28, 1929. The Pirates swept the series and had won seven straight games. In 1930 Brame pitched against the Chicago Cubs
in a crucial game for the Cubs playoff hopes. He surrendered the 35th home run hit by Hack Wilson
but endured the outburst. The Pirates 12-8 win on August 3, 1930 threatened the Cubs chances of catching the Brooklyn Dodgers. In a September game with Chicago Brame was the final pitcher of three in a
9-7 Pittsburgh win at Wrigley Field
. Right-hander Glenn Spencer started and was relieved first by Charlie Wood.
to pitch against the Cubs, when both Brame and Remy Kremer were ill. On May 28 Brame was driven from the mound in the 3rd inning by a four-run St. Louis outburst. He was saved by an Eddie Phillips (MLB catcher) grand slam
which gave Pittsburgh an 11-8 victory. The game was called after seven innings to allow the Pirates to catch a train home from St. Louis. Brame and Bob Osborne were victims of a home run and two singles by mound opponent Freddie Fitzsimmons
of the New York Giants, on June 20. The doubleheader
sweep at the Polo Grounds
brought the Giants to within two games of the first place Cardinals. Brame pitched 50 and 2/3 innings in 1932, in 23 games. His batting average was .250.
Portland Beavers
in 1934. On July 31 he preserved the Beavers' 6-2 win over the Sacramento Solons
.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
. He threw right-handed and batted left-handed.
Brame was 6'2" and weighed 190 pounds.
He was born in Big Rock, Tennessee and died in Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Hopkinsville is a city in Christian County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 31,577 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Christian County.- History :...
. His full name was Ervin Beckham Brame.
Major league career
His first game in the major leagues was on April 14, 1928. He played for the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
from 1928 to 1932. Brame pitched in 142 games, started 92 of them, and had 62 complete games. His lifetime record was 52-37 with a 4.76 E.R.A..
1929 - 1930
Young Brame hurled Pittsburgh to a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
on May 28, 1929. The Pirates swept the series and had won seven straight games. In 1930 Brame pitched against the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
in a crucial game for the Cubs playoff hopes. He surrendered the 35th home run hit by Hack Wilson
Hack Wilson
Lewis Robert "Hack" Wilson was an American professional baseball player who played 12 seasons with the New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies...
but endured the outburst. The Pirates 12-8 win on August 3, 1930 threatened the Cubs chances of catching the Brooklyn Dodgers. In a September game with Chicago Brame was the final pitcher of three in a
9-7 Pittsburgh win at Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field is a baseball stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago Cubs since 1916. It was built in 1914 as Weeghman Park for the Chicago Federal League baseball team, the Chicago Whales...
. Right-hander Glenn Spencer started and was relieved first by Charlie Wood.
1931 - 1932
In April 1931 Heine Meine was selected by Jewel EnsJewel Ens
Jewel Winklemeyer Ens was an American infielder and manager in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he died at age 60 in Syracuse, New York.-External links:...
to pitch against the Cubs, when both Brame and Remy Kremer were ill. On May 28 Brame was driven from the mound in the 3rd inning by a four-run St. Louis outburst. He was saved by an Eddie Phillips (MLB catcher) grand slam
Grand slam (baseball)
In the sport of baseball, a grand slam is a home run hit with all three bases occupied by baserunners , thereby scoring four runs—the most possible in one play. According to The Dickson Baseball Dictionary, the term originated in the card game of contract bridge, in which a grand slam involves...
which gave Pittsburgh an 11-8 victory. The game was called after seven innings to allow the Pirates to catch a train home from St. Louis. Brame and Bob Osborne were victims of a home run and two singles by mound opponent Freddie Fitzsimmons
Freddie Fitzsimmons
Frederick Landis Fitzsimmons , nicknamed "Fat Freddie," was an American right-handed pitcher, manager and coach in Major League Baseball who played from 1925 to 1943 with the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers...
of the New York Giants, on June 20. The doubleheader
Doubleheader (baseball)
A doubleheader is a set of two baseball games played between the same two teams on the same day in front of the same crowd. In addition, the term is often used unofficially to refer to a pair of games played by a team in a single day, but in front of different crowds and not in immediate...
sweep at the Polo Grounds
Polo Grounds
The Polo Grounds was the name given to four different stadiums in Upper Manhattan, New York City, used by many professional teams in both baseball and American football from 1880 until 1963...
brought the Giants to within two games of the first place Cardinals. Brame pitched 50 and 2/3 innings in 1932, in 23 games. His batting average was .250.
1933 - 1934 minor leagues
Brame was sent by the Pirates to the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 14, 1933. He was released outright. He pitched for thePortland Beavers
Portland Beavers
The Tucson Padres are a minor league baseball team, representing Tucson, Arizona, in the Pacific Coast League . They are the Triple-A affiliate for the San Diego Padres. The team was formerly known as the Portland Beavers and played its last home game at PGE Park on September 6, 2010...
in 1934. On July 31 he preserved the Beavers' 6-2 win over the Sacramento Solons
Sacramento Solons
The Sacramento Solons were a minor league baseball team based in Sacramento, California. They played in the Pacific Coast League during several periods . The current Sacramento River Cats began play in 2000...
.