Slim Love

Edward Haughton "Slim" Love (August 1, 1890 – November 30, 1942) was an American professional baseball pitcher from approximately 1910 to 1930. He played six seasons in Major League Baseball for the Washington Senators (1913), New York Yankees (1916–1918), and Detroit Tigers (1919–1920). Over six major league seasons, Love compiled a 28–21 record with a 3.04 earned run average (ERA). He also played in the minor leagues, including stints with the Los Angeles Angels (1914–1915) and Dallas Marines/Steers (1922–1928).

Love's nickname was based on his large, lean frame, at 6 ft 7.5 in (2.02 m) and 195 pounds. Upon his debut, Love became the tallest pitcher in major league history, surpassing Hippo Vaughn who stood six feet, four inches. Love remained the tallest pitcher in major league history for 69 years until Stefan Wever made his debut in 1982 at six feet, eight inches.

Early years

Love was born in 1890 in Love, Mississippi, located 30 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee. He was the son of Columbus "C. C." Love and Mary Homing, and the grandson of Henry Chapel "H. C." Love and Rebecca S. (Houghton) Love.