From SABR Encyclopedia
| John Henry Van Cuyk
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| Bat/Throw:
| L/L
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| Height:
| 6' 1"
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| Weight:
| 190
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| Born:
| 1921-7-7 at Little Chute, WI (US)
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| Died:
| 2010-7-10 at Rochester, MN (US)
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| Interred:
| St. Agnes Cemetery in Kellogg, MN (US)
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| Statistics: | Retrosheet
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Johnny Van Cuyk was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Kimberly, Wisconsin in 1952.
- Resided in Kimberly, Wisconsin in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of Dutch ancestry.
- Listed hobbies as hunting and fishing.
- Started his career with Appleton of the Wisconsin State League in 1939 but did not participate in any games.
Achievements
- Led the 1946 Texas League pitchers in strikeouts with 207, earned run average with 1.42 and shutouts with 6.
Contract signing
- Was purchased by Oakland on a conditional basis from Saint Paul in 1952.
Career notes
- Served in the armed forces, 1942-1945.
Sources
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
