Peter Joseph Donohue (November 5, 1900 – February 23, 1988) was an American right-handed

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with a 12-year career from 1921 to 1932. He played for the

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, both of the

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, and the

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and

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of the

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. His interment was located at Fort Worth's Greenwood Memorial Park along with

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and Jackie Tavener. During a start on June 12, 1928, Donohue pitched innings and allowed 11

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s on 14

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. However, thanks in part to his own

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, he was credited with the win. , his

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of 1 is the lowest for a winning pitcher since the earned run became an official statistic in 1913. Donohue was a very good hitting pitcher in his major league career, posting a .246

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(180-for-732) with 44 runs, 6

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, 87 RBI and drawing 21

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*Led National League in wins (1926, with 20 wins)

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