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Cole was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in May 1912, did not play in the major leagues in 1913, then played for the New York Yankees in 1914 and 1915. [5] On October 2, 1914, Cole gave up a double to Babe Ruth, then a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, for Ruth's first hit in the major leagues. [6]
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Pitcher King Cole played with the Chicago Cubs from 1909 to 1912. He also played with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1912 and the New York Yankees in 1914 and 1915. Cole posted a lifetime 54-27 mark (.667) over 6 seasons with a 3.12 ERA.
Leonard Leslie "King" Cole (April 15, 1886 – January 6, 1916) was an American professional baseball player in the early 20th century. He started his baseball career as a pitcher with the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB) in 1909.
“King” Cole would make the last appearance of his career in relief against the White Sox on September 20, 1915, getting his 56th career win. At season’s end, the Yankee owners, knowing that Cole’s ailments were severe, refused to renew his contract.
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