Ed Killian was born on November 12, 1876 in Racine, WI and was known as 'Twilight Ed' due to his dominance as a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers in the early 1900s. He was a key part of the Tigers' success during this period, helping them to win the American League pennant in 1907 and 1909.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.2 Million (2024)
About
'Twilight Ed' was a dominant pitcher for the Detroit Tigers in the early 1900s.
Before Fame
He was traded to the Tigers in 1904, earning his nickname for the incredible stamina that allowed him to pitch in extra innings until dusk.
Trivia
His career ERA of 2.38 is better than that of his contemporary, Cy Young, and over his career he gave up only 9 home runs - at one point carrying a streak of 1,000 consecutive innings without a home run.
Family Life
He was born in Racine, Wisconsin, his parents Andrew Killian and Etta Harliss both German immigrants.
Associated With
Hooks Dauss, born 13 years later, became another star pitcher for the Tigers, winning more than 220 games over his career.