Vinegar Bend Mizell
| Wilmer David Mizell | |||
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Born: August 13, 1930 Vinegar Bend, Alabama |
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Died: February 21, 1999 (aged 68) Kerrville, Texas |
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| MLB debut | |||
| April 22, 1952, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |||
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| July 25, 1962, for the New York Mets | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 90–88 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.85 | ||
| Strikeouts | 918 | ||
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| Wilmer David Mizell | |
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Mizell during his time in Congress
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 5th district |
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In office January 3, 1969 – January 3, 1975 |
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| Preceded by | Nick Galifianakis |
| Succeeded by | Stephen L. Neal |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy Mizell (1st wife, died), Ruth Mizell |
| Religion | Protestant |
Wilmer David "Vinegar Bend" Mizell (August 13, 1930 – February 21, 1999) was an American left-handed pitcher in major league baseball who went on to serve three terms as a Republican U.S. congressman from North Carolina from 1969 to 1975. He represented North Carolina's 5th congressional district, including Winston-Salem.
Mizell was born near Vinegar Bend, Alabama, the source of his nickname. He was reared in nearby Leakesville, Mississippi, where he graduated from high school in 1949.
He was a professional pitcher between 1949 and 1963, although he served in the United States Army during 1953 and 1954. "Vinegar Bend" began his Major League Baseball career with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1952, continuing through 1953, and then again (following military service) from 1956-60. Mizell then joined the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1960–1962, winning one championship, and spent time with the expansion New York Mets in 1962 before retiring.
In a nine-season career, Mizell was 90-88 with a 3.85 ERA in 268 games, 230 of which were starts. He pitched 61 complete games, including 15 shutouts. He allowed 654 earned runs and struck out 918 in 1528 and 2/3 innings pitched.
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