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Ed Cicotte
1884–1969Detroit, MIItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
White Sox pitcher
Biography
White Sox pitcher; 1919 Black Sox scandal; knuckleball pioneer; 29 wins in 1919. 29-win season in 1919; innovated the knuckleball and shine ball pitches
Notable For
- White Sox pitcher
- 1919 Black Sox scandal
- knuckleball pioneer
- 29 wins in 1919
Honors & Recognition
- 29-win season in 1919
- innovated the knuckleball and shine ball pitches
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ed Cicotte Italian?
Yes — Ed Cicotte is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. White Sox pitcher
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Baseball
- Years
- 1884–1969
- Birth Place
- Detroit, MI
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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