Eddie Klieman 1943 Baltimore Orioles original photo Track and Field Autographs and lost to Frankie Narvaez

and lost to Frankie Narvaez in San Juan

he passed up offers from both professional baseball and football teams to enlist in the US Marines where he served for three years

and excelled on the Army hardwood

placekicked and played defense in emergencies

Eddie Klieman 1943 Baltimore Orioles original photo Track and Field Autographs and lost to Frankie NarvaezKlieman pitched well despite fits of wildness as a part time starter for Cleveland in 1944 45, but he was gradually forced to the bullpen, and then the minors, by veterans returning from WWII. He came back in 1947 to lead the AL with 17 saves and 58 appearances and posted a 2. 60 ERA for the 1948 World Champion Indians. He played for the Baltimore Orioles minor league team in 1943 and again in 1950. We believe this is from 1943. Original 8x10 photo