Thursday, February 9, 2012

Charlie Lea: timeline

Born: December 25, 1956

1975: Drafted by Mets

1976: Drafted by Cardinals

1977: Drafted by White Sox

1978: Finished attending Memphis State University, drafted by Expos

1978-1980: Memphis Chicks

Debut: June 12, 1980 (Expos)

1981: No-hit the Giants

1982-84: 42-31 record

1983: 16-11, 3.12 ERA, 222 IP, 4 Shutouts

1984: 15-10, 3.12 ERA, 224.1 IP

1984: All Star

1985-86: Missed seasons due to injury

1987: Returned for 1 IP

1988: Signed with Twins as a free agent

1988: Retired; Arm problems ended a promising career

1999: Elected to Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

2002-2011: Radio announcer for Memphis Redbirds

Died: November 11, 2011

Accomplishments:
1984 All Star

1981 No Hitter

62-48 record

3.54 ERA

10+ wins: 3x

15+ wins: 2x

2.89 ERA (1984)

200+ IP: 2x

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