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 Nicknamed the "Arkansas Hummingbird"
Led NL as a Chicago Cub in '32 in wins (22), shutouts (4) and ERA (.237). Only person to play in and umpire World Series (2) and All Star (5) games. No hit Reds in 1941. Finished as a Cardinal and served 10 years as County Judge in Hot Springs
 

Lon Warneke
 Baseball
 Mt. Ida

Lonnie Warneke (March 28, 1909 - June 23, 1976) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for two teams, the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals, from 1930-1943, 1945.

Born in Mount Ida, Arkansas, Warneke led the National League in 1932 in wins (22) and ERA (2.37). He was elected to the All-Star team in 1933, 1934, 1936, 1939, 1941.

After his playing career, he became a National League umpire from 1949 to 1955, and worked in the outfield in both the 1954 World Series and the 1952 All-Star game.

Warneke died at age 67 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

 

Played For
Chicago Cubs (1930-1936)
St. Louis Cardinals (1937-1942)
Chicago Cubs (1942-1945)