Vance Page

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Given name: Vance Linwood Page
Nicknames: None
Primary Pos: Pitcher
Hght/Wght: 6'0" / 180 lbs
Bats/Throws: R / R
Born: Sep 15, 1905 in Elm City, NC
Died: Jul 14, 1951 in Wilson, NC (45 years old)
Debut: Aug 6, 1938

Vance Linwood Page (September 15, 1905 – July 14, 1951), was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1938 to 1941. He played for the Chicago Cubs.

Born in Elm City, North Carolina, Page died from injuries he received when he fell off the roof of a barn in Wilson, North Carolina.

Professional career

Major League Debut

Before making his debut, the Washington Senators traded Page to the Chicago Cubs on July 30, 1938, for Bob Logan, and cash.

On August 6, 1938, Vance Page made his MLB debut with the Chicago Cubs, playing the Boston Bees. Over 8 innings pitched, he gave up 11 hits, and 1 run, earning the loss.

World Series

Vance Page was part on the Cubs' World Series roster in 1938. During Game 4 on October 9, 1938, Page came in as a reliever, going 1.1 innings, and giving up 2 runs. It was his first and only World Series appearance.