Willard Nixon
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Willard Nixon
| Born: | June 17, 1928 |
| Birthplace: | Taylorsville, Georgia |
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| Height: | 6' 2" |
| Weight: | 195 lbs. |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1948: Undrafted Free Agent by the Boston Red Sox |
| College: | Alabama Polytechnic Institute |
| High School: | Pepperell (Rome, GA) |
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| Years with Boston: | 1950 - 1958 |
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Overall Career
Willard Lee Nixon was born on June 17, 1928, in Taylorsville, GA. Nixon was 22 years old when he broke into the big leagues on July 7, 1950, with the Boston Red Sox. In his 9-year career, all with the Boston Red Sox, Nixon compiled a 69-72 record with a 4.39 ERA in 1234 IP. His best season came in 1955 when he finished 12-10. Although sometimes used in relief early in his career, Nixon was a regular member of the Red Sox rotation from 1954 through 1957.
After his playing days, Nixon worked for Pepperell Mills in Floyd County, Ga. He also was a county court investigator and the Floyd county chief of police for four years.
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Nixon's Moments in the Sun
- From 1954 to 1955, Nixon beat the Yankees six straight times.
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Trivia
- Inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1993
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Transactions
- June 7, 1948: Signed as undrafted amateur Free Agent by Boston Red Sox.
- April 10, 1959: Released by Boston Red Sox.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
