Frederick "Firpo" Marberry was an American right-handed starting and relief pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1936, most notably with the Washington Senators.
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11 Facts About Firpo Marberry
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Firpo Marberry pitched in later years for the Detroit Tigers and New York Giants before ending his career in Washington.
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Firpo Marberry's role was crucial in helping the Senators reach the World Series for the first time in franchise history.
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Firpo Marberry came in to strike out Travis Jackson to end the inning, and the Senators scored in the bottom of the 9th to tie the Series; Zachary was credited with the win, although modern rules would have credited it to Firpo Marberry.
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Firpo Marberry again saved 15 games in 1925 to tie his own record as the Senators won their second consecutive pennant.
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Firpo Marberry had an excellent year in 1926, breaking his own record again with 22 saves and posting a 3.
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Firpo Marberry took over the major league record for career saves, with 52.
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Firpo Marberry was never a full-time starter, but was often considered one of the few great pitchers that could go back and forth from the bullpen to being a starter, since there were so few of his era.
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Firpo Marberry made a single relief appearance for the Giants in 1936 before ending his career on June 10 in Washington, DC.
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On May 6,1934, Firpo Marberry allowed a record-tying four consecutive triples to the Boston Red Sox.
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Firpo Marberry died of a stroke at age 77 in Mexia, Texas, and was buried in Birdston Cemetery near Streetman.
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