Mel Queen

Q: When did Mel Queen die?

Mel Queen died on April 4, 1982.

Q: How old was Mel Queen when they died?

Mel Queen was 64 years old at the time of death.

Q: When was Mel Queen born?

Mel Queen was born on March 4, 1918.

Q: What was Mel Queen's occupation?

Mel Queen was a baseball player.

Melvin Joseph Queen (March 4, 1918 – April 4, 1982) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1942 through 1952, he played for the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates. Born in Maxwell, Pennsylvania, he batted and threw right-handed.

In an eight-season career, Queen posted a 27–40 record with 328 strikeouts and a 5.09 ERA in 5562⁄3 innings pitched. His best season was in 1951 when he led the National League pitchers with a 6.58 SO/9 (123 SO in 1681⁄3 IP).

On August 27, 1951, Queen became a notable footnote in baseball history when he was thrown out by two feet at first base by strong-armed Brooklyn Dodger outfielder Carl Furillo after Queen had apparently singled into right field.

His son, Melvin Douglas Queen, was an MLB outfielder-turned-pitcher who played with the Reds and Angels and also coached and managed for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Queen died in Fort Smith, Arkansas, at the age of 64.