Joe Heving

Joe Heving
File:Joe Heving cleveland.jpg
Pitcher
Born: September 2, 1900 Covington, Kentucky
Died: Covington, Kentucky
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 29, 1930, for the New York Giants
Last MLB appearance
August 5, 1945, for the Boston Braves
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	76–48
Strikeouts	429
Earned run average	3.90
Saves	63
Teams
New York Giants (1930–1931) Chicago White Sox (1933–1934) Cleveland Indians (1937–1938) Boston Red Sox (1938–1940) Cleveland Indians (1941–1944) Boston Braves (1945)

Joseph William Heving (September 2, 1900 – April 11, 1970) was a professional baseball player. Heving played as a pitcher for the New York Giants, Chicago White Sox (1933–34), Cleveland Indians (1937–38 and 1941–44), Boston Red Sox (1938–40) and Boston Braves (1945).

In 1944, Heving led all American League pitchers in appearances with 63, despite being the only grandfather playing in the major leagues. Heving was the oldest player in the American League from 1942 to 1944.

Heving was the brother of catcher Johnnie Heving. He was born and died in Covington, Kentucky.

See also

• List of Major League Baseball all-time saves leaders

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference
• Joe Heving at Find a Grave