Harry Clinton "Huck" Wallace (July 27, 1882 - July 9, 1951) was a pitcher

Pitcher

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 in Major League Baseball

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. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies

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 in 1912. In four career games, he allowed seven hits in 4.2 innings. He had an ERA of 0.00 while allowing 5 runs. Huck threw left and batted left. He was born in Richmond, Indiana

Richmond, Indiana

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 in 1882 and died in Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio

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in 1951. Along with the nickname Huck, Wallace was also nicknamed Lefty, due to the fact he was left-handed.

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