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I was in Yankee Stadium on many occasions and watched Ryne Duren pitch in relief. There were no instruments to clock speed in those days. Announcer Mel Allen once estimated that Ryne was throwing at least 109 MPH and no one disputed him. Batters were fearful because Duren wore thick, coke bottle glasses and at least pretended to throw wild. They would move as far to the outside of the batters box as they could and then lean over trying to make contact with the ball. I once saw Ryne throw a wild pitch about 40 rows up and behind home plate while the batter crossed himself.
Duren was a tall man with long legs. I saw a batter charge the mound after a close pitch when suddenly Duren charged him. After getting a few feet from home plate the batter thought better of his aggression and began to back peddle.
I have no doubt whatsoever that Ryne Duren threw at least 4 to 5 MPH faster then any man who ever threw a Baseball.
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How tall is Ryne Duren?
Ryne Duren is 6' 2".
What is the birth name of Ryne Duren?
Ryne Duren's birth name is Rinold George Duren Jr..
When was Ryne Duren born?
Ryne Duren was born on February 22, 1929, in Cazenovia, Wisconsin, USA.
When did Ryne Duren die?
Ryne Duren died on January 6, 2011, in Lake Wales, Florida, USA.
When and where was baseball player Ryne Duren born?
Ryne Duren was born February 22, 1929, in Cazenovia, WI, USA.
When and where did baseball player Ryne Duren die?
Ryne Duren died January 6, 2011, in Lake Wales, FL, USA.
When did baseball player Ryne Duren play?
Ryne Duren debuted on September 25, 1954 and played his final game on August 18, 1965.
What are baseball player Ryne Duren's physical stats?
Ryne Duren is 6 feet 2 inches tall. He weighs 190 pounds. He bats right and throws right.
Where did ryne duranplay in the 1958 World Series?
Ryne Duren was a pitcher for the New York Yankees in 1958 World Series.
When and where did baseball player Ryne Duren play?
Ryne Duren debuted on September 25, 1954, playing for the Baltimore Orioles at Memorial Stadium; he played his final game on August 18, 1965, playing for the Washington Senators at R.F.K. Stadium.
What were baseball player Ryne Duren's batting stats for 1965?
In 1965, Ryne Duren played in 6 games, batting in all of them. He had 1 at bats, getting 0 hits, for a .000 batting average, with 0 runs batted in. He was walked 0 times. He struck out 1 times.
What were baseball player Ryne Duren's total batting stats for 1965?
In 1965, Ryne Duren played for multiple teams. In total he played in 22 games, batting in all of them. He had 1 at bats, getting 0 hits, for a .000 batting average, with 0 runs batted in. He was walked 0 times. He struck out 1 times. In 1965, Ryne Duren played in 6 games for the Philadelphia Quakers, batting in all of them. He had 1 at bats, getting 0 hits, for a .000 batting average, with 0 runs batted in. He was walked 0 times. He struck out 1 times. In 1965, Ryne Duren played in 16 games for the Washington Senators, batting in all of them. He had 0 at bats.
