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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth
Joe Cleary pitched a third of an inning in 1945 (born in Cork Ireland) and holds the record for highest ERA of any pitcher who retired a batter. Not sure about the bar part, or the NY Times.
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His high school team in Manhattan played for city title in 1938 and his name was in the NYT headline for that game. He owned a bar in Manhattan later in life, where his patrons (including a Mr. Sloate) continually mocked his record and his claim to fame.
His career ERA was 189.00.
You’re the next riddler Peter.