Preacher Roe Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Preacher Roe Memorabilia & Collectibles

Elwin Charles Roe, also known as Preacher Roe, was a Major League Baseball Pitcher for three baseball major league teams. He played for namely the St. Louis Cardinals in 1938, the Pittsburg Pirates which lasted for about three years from 1944-1947, and the Brooklyn Dodgers where he remained for 6 years from 1948-1954. He was born on February 26, 1916 in Ash Flat Arkansas, and was raised in Viola.

 

In 1938, St. Louis Cardinals signed him and he pitched one game for the team. Because of his meager performance on the field, he spent the next five seasons in the minor league division for the Cardinals before he was turned over to the Pittsburg Pirates on September 30, 1943 for money, along with Johnny Podgajny and an outfielder. During the time with the Pirates, the 1945 season led him to the National League and chosen him for All-Star Game, but unfortunately he did not play due to injuries. During a high school basketball game which Roe coahced, he had fractured his skull while in a fight with the referee. His pitching career worsen in the following seasons finishing with less than average statistics. The Brooklyn Dodgers got Roe in December of 1947, where he had better success compared to when he was with the Pirates, with his health improved. Roe finished in 1948 with victory records, and remained with the team six more seasons.

 

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About Preacher Roe:

Preacher Roe (full name: Elwin Charles Roe; no nicknames) played pitcher from 1938 until 1954 for the St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates and Brooklyn Dodgers. He played for the Cardinals in 1938, Pirates from 1944 - 1947 and Dodgers from 1948 - 1954. Over 12 seasons, he started 261 games, won 127 games, struck out 956 batters, and had a 3.43 ERA. Born on February 26, 1916 in Ash Flat, AR, Roe stood 6' 2" and weighed 170 lb. He attended Viola (Viola, AR) high school. His debut was on August 22, 1938 and he played his final game on September 4, 1954. Common misspellings of his name include Elwin Charles Preacher Roe.