Lee Viau
American baseball player (1866–1947)
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Leon A. Viau (July 5, 1866 – December 17, 1947) was an American professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1888 to 1892. Viau played for the Cincinnati Red Stockings/Reds, Cleveland Spiders, Louisville Colonels, and Boston Beaneaters.[1]
| Lee Viau | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: July 5, 1866 Corinth, Vermont, U.S. | |
| Died: December 17, 1947 (aged 81) Hopewell, New Jersey, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 22, 1888, for the Cincinnati Red Stockings | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 27, 1892, for the Boston Beaneaters | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 83–77 |
| Earned run average | 3.33 |
| Strikeouts | 554 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Viau was regarded as one of the best-looking players of his time.[2][3][4]