Dummy Leitner

George Michael "Dummy" Leitner (June 19, 1871 – February 20, 1960) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for two seasons for the Philadelphia Athletics (1901), New York Giants (1901), Cleveland Bronchos (1902), and Chicago White Sox (1902). Leitner was deaf, and like other deaf baseball players of his era, was nicknamed "Dummy". Three members of the 1901 Giants pitching staff shared that nickname: Leitner, Deegan, and Taylor.

Dummy Leitner

George Michael "Dummy" Leitner (June 19, 1871 – February 20, 1960) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for two seasons for the Philadelphia Athletics (1901), New York Giants (1901), Cleveland Bronchos (1902), and Chicago White Sox (1902). Leitner was deaf, and like other deaf baseball players of his era, was nicknamed "Dummy". Three members of the 1901 Giants pitching staff shared that nickname: Leitner, Deegan, and Taylor.