Howard Craghead (May 25, 1908 – July 14, 1962), nicknamed "Judge", was a baseball player who played professional baseball in the 1930s. Craghead mainly played in the minor leagues, for the Toledo Mud Hens. Craghead did manage to pitch 23 innings during his career however for the Cleveland Indians, with no decisions and an earned run average of 6.26. He later became a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy during World War II. In 1974, Craghead was inducted into the Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame.
Howard Craghead
Given name: | Howard Oliver Craghead |
Nicknames: | Judge |
Primary Pos: | Pitcher |
Hght/Wght: | 6'2" / 200 lbs |
Bats/Throws: | R / R |
Born: | May 25, 1908 in Selma, CA |
Died: | Jul 14, 1962 in San Diego, CA (54 years old) |
Debut: | Apr 30, 1931 |