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Dean played several years of Major League Baseball alongside his more notable pitching brother, Jay "Dizzy" Dean. Because of his brother's nickname, Dean also had a nickname, "Daffy," but this did not reflect his personality; he was considered quiet and serious. During his rookie season (at the age of 22), Dean pitched a no-hitter on September 21, 1934. He finished the year with a 19-11 record to help St. Louis win the National League pennant. In the World Series, he and his brother won two games apiece, and the Cardinals took the series in seven. The following year, he won 19 games again. He got injured, however, and pitched ineffectively for the rest of his career. Dean died at age 68 in Springdale, Arkansas. |