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Aug 01, 1890 Love, Mississippi, United States Died on 30 Nov 1942 (aged 52)
American baseball player
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About Slim Love
- Edward Haughton "Slim" Love (August 1, 1890 – November 30, 1942) was an American professional baseball pitcher from approximately 1910 to 1930.
- He played six seasons in Major League Baseball for the Washington Senators (1913), New York Yankees (1916–1918), and Detroit Tigers (1919–1920).
- Over six major league seasons, Love compiled a 28–21 record with a 3.04 earned run average (ERA).
- He also played in the minor leagues, including stints with the Los Angeles Angels (1914–1915) and Dallas Marines/Steers (1922–1928). Love's nickname was based on his large, lean frame, at 6 ft 7.5 in (2.02 m) and 195 pounds.
- Upon his debut, Love became the tallest pitcher in major league history, surpassing Hippo Vaughn who stood six feet, four inches.
- Love remained the tallest pitcher in major league history for 69 years until Stefan Wever made his debut in 1982 at six feet, eight inches.
