Willard Nixon

Willard Lee Nixon
Born: June 17, 1928 in Taylorsville, Ga.
Died: Dec. 10, 2000 in Rome, Ga.
Debut: 1950 | Pos: P
Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 195 | B: L | T: R

Yrs	G	IP	W	L	Sv	SO	ERA
9	225	1234	69	72	3	616	4.39

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Willard Nixon, a Boston Red Sox pitcher who had some of his best games against the Yankees, died on Dec. 10, 2000 in Rome, Ga., at the age of 72.

In his 9-year career, all with the Boston Red Sox, Nixon compiled a 69-72 record with a 4.39 ERA in 1234 innings.

His best season came in 1955 when he finished 12-10. Four of those wins came at the expense of the New York Yankees who scored a combined 5 runs in the 4 games. From 1954 to 1955, Nixon beat the Yankees six straight times.

Nixon worked for Pepperell Mills in Floyd County, Ga., after his career ended. He also was a county court investigator and the Floyd county chief of police for four years.

Source: Associated Press