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Partenheimer was born in [[Greenfield, Massachusetts]], in 1891.<ref name=BR>{{cite web|title=Steve Partenheimer|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=April 25, 2016|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/partest01.shtml}}</ref> He attended [[Amherst College]] for four years from 1909 to 1913 and was captain of the varsity baseball team as a senior.<ref name=gabhof/> |
Partenheimer was born in [[Greenfield, Massachusetts]], in 1891.<ref name=BR>{{cite web|title=Steve Partenheimer|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=April 25, 2016|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/partest01.shtml}}</ref> He attended [[Amherst College]] for four years from 1909 to 1913 and was captain of the varsity baseball team as a senior.<ref name=gabhof/> He was elected to the all time 100 year Amherst-Williams Baseball Team.<ref>http://148.85.1.57/library/archives/texts/tower_amherst_athletics/index.html</ref> |
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After retiring from baseball, Partenheimer obtained a doctoral degree from [[Columbia University]] and worked for more than 50 years in the tire business. He held positions with the Fisk Rubber Company, B. F. Goodrich Co., and starting in 1941 Mansfield Tire & Rubber Company. He became the director of research and development for Mansfield and was credited with developing a "run flat" tire that allowed military combat vehicles to run at high speed even after being punctured by bullets or shellfire.<ref name=obit/> |
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Partenheimer formed a Gordon Drug baseball team in Akron in 1933. He was also affiliated with Akron Jays, Sohio Athletic Club and the Killian Celtics.<ref name=gabhof/> He was elected to the all time 100 year Amherst-Williams Baseball Team.<ref>http://148.85.1.57/library/archives/texts/tower_amherst_athletics/index.html</ref> |
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Partenheimer also remained active in baseball, having affiliations with Mansfield Little League, the Gordon Drug Aces, the Akron Jays, Sohio Athletic Club and the Killian Celtics.<ref name=obit/><ref name=gabhof/> |
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Partenheimer's son [[Stan Partenheimer]] also came up to the Major Leagues as a pitcher in 1944 with the [[Boston Red Sox]], followed by nine games with the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] in 1945.<ref>{{cite web|title=Stan Partenheimer|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=April 25, 2016|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/partest02.shtml}}</ref> |
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Partenheimer was married to Mary D. Stanwood, and they had two sons, [[Stan Partenheimer|Stanwood]] and Harold.<ref name=obit/> Stanwood played in Major League Baseball as a pitcher in 1944 with the [[Boston Red Sox]] and in 1945 with the [[St. Louis Cardinals]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Stan Partenheimer|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=April 25, 2016|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/partest02.shtml}}</ref> |
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Partenheimer's wife died in 1958. He died in 1971 at age 79 at Mansfield Memorial Homes in [[Mansfield, Ohio]].<ref>{{cite news|title=H. P. Partenheimer, 79, Leader In Tire Industry, Stricken|newspaper=News Journal, Mansfield, OH|date=June 17, 1971|page=10|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5061507/h_p_partenheimer/}}</ref> He was buried at Green River Cemetery in [[Greenfield, Massachusetts]],<ref name=BR/> and was posthumously inducted into the Greater Akron Baseball Hall of Fame in 1991.<ref name=gabhof>{{cite web|title=Partenheimer Sr, Harold "Steve"|publisher=Greater Akron Baseball Hall of Fame|accessdate=April 25, 2016|url=http://www.barbronenterprisesllc.com/homegabhof/index.php/inductees/inducteesname/415-partenheimersr-harold}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 07:00, 26 April 2016
| Steve Partenheimer | |
|---|---|
| Third Baseman | |
| Born: August 30, 1891 Greenfield, Massachusetts | |
| Died: June 16, 1971 (aged 79) Mansfield, Ohio | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 28, 1913, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 28, 1913, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .000 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 0 |
| Teams | |
Harold Philip "Steve" Partenheimer (August 30, 1891 – June 16, 1971) was an American baseball player. He played college baseball for Amherst College and then appeared in one game Major League Baseball with the Detroit Tigers on June 28, 1913.
Early years
Partenheimer was born in Greenfield, Massachusetts, in 1891.[1] He attended Amherst College for four years from 1909 to 1913 and was captain of the varsity baseball team as a senior.[2] He was elected to the all time 100 year Amherst-Williams Baseball Team.[3]
Professional baseball
On June 20, 1913, Frank Navin, owner of the Detroit Tigers, announced that he had signed Amherst third baseman Partenheimer who would report shortly for a tryout.[4] On June 28, in his one and only Major League game, Partenheimer played third base, collected three assists, and committed one error. At bat, he was hit by a pitch, but failed to register a hit, in three plate appearances.[1]
Less than one week after his major league debut, the Tigers assigned Partenheimer to Utica in the New York State League. At the time, the Detroit Free Press wrote that he was not ready for "big time" baseball, "appears to be a good fielder, but shows poor form at bat."[5] After his brief stint with the Tigers, Partenheimer played three years in New York State League.[2]
Later years
After retiring from baseball, Partenheimer obtained a doctoral degree from Columbia University and worked for more than 50 years in the tire business. He held positions with the Fisk Rubber Company, B. F. Goodrich Co., and starting in 1941 Mansfield Tire & Rubber Company. He became the director of research and development for Mansfield and was credited with developing a "run flat" tire that allowed military combat vehicles to run at high speed even after being punctured by bullets or shellfire.[6]
Partenheimer also remained active in baseball, having affiliations with Mansfield Little League, the Gordon Drug Aces, the Akron Jays, Sohio Athletic Club and the Killian Celtics.[6][2]
Partenheimer was married to Mary D. Stanwood, and they had two sons, Stanwood and Harold.[6] Stanwood played in Major League Baseball as a pitcher in 1944 with the Boston Red Sox and in 1945 with the St. Louis Cardinals.[7]
Partenheimer's wife died in 1958. He died in 1971 at age 79 at Mansfield Memorial Homes in Mansfield, Ohio.[8] He was buried at Green River Cemetery in Greenfield, Massachusetts,[1] and was posthumously inducted into the Greater Akron Baseball Hall of Fame in 1991.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Steve Partenheimer". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Partenheimer Sr, Harold "Steve"". Greater Akron Baseball Hall of Fame. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
- ^ http://148.85.1.57/library/archives/texts/tower_amherst_athletics/index.html
- ^ "Detroit Gets College Man: Signs Partenheimer, Captain and Third Baseman of Amherst Nine". The Washington Post. June 21, 1913. p. 8.
- ^ "Partenheimer Goes to the Utica Club to Get Experience". Detroit Free Press. July 4, 1913. p. 12.
- ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference
obitwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Stan Partenheimer". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
- ^ "H. P. Partenheimer, 79, Leader In Tire Industry, Stricken". News Journal, Mansfield, OH. June 17, 1971. p. 10.