Charles Edward "Buster" Brown (August 31, 1881 – February 9, 1914) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from 1905 to 1913. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and Boston Braves. He has the record for the lowest career winning percentage of any pitcher with a minimum of 150 decisions at .327 for a record of 51 wins and 105 losses. Brown died of blood poisoning following an operation to remove a growth under his right arm. He is buried in Onawa, Iowa.
Buster Brown
Given name: | Charles Edward Brown |
Nicknames: | Yank |
Primary Pos: | Pitcher |
Hght/Wght: | 6'0" / 180 lbs |
Bats/Throws: | R / R |
Born: | Aug 31, 1881 in Boone, IA |
Died: | Feb 9, 1914 in Sioux City, IA (32 years old) |
Debut: | Jun 22, 1905 |