Elmer Nathan "Al" Corwin (December 3, 1926 – October 23, 2003) was an American professional

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between 1951 and 1955 for the

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, native stood tall and weighed . Corwin attended Wallkill Senior High School in

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. Corwin signed with the Giants in 1948 and 1953 was his only full year in the big leagues. As a Giant, he appeared in 117 games pitched, 22 as a starter. He compiled a won–lost record of 18–10 and an earned run average of 3.98 in 289

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, allowing 289 hits and 156 bases on balls, with 142

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s and five saves. Corwin made one appearance in the 1951 World Series. In Game 5, in a mop-up

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role, he hurled 1 scoreless innings in a 13–1 victory by the eventual champion

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. Corwin retired in 1960 after 13 professional seasons.

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