Curt Simmons was a left-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for 20 seasons. He began his career with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1947 and played for them until 1960. He then played for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Cubs, and the California Angels before retiring in 1967.

Simmons was known for his consistency and durability on the mound. He had a career record of 193 wins and 183 losses, with a 3.54 earned run average. He pitched over 3,000 innings in his career and struck out over 1,600 batters.

One of Simmons' best seasons came in 1950, when he helped lead the Phillies to their first National League pennant in 35 years. He won 17 games that season and pitched a complete game shutout in Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees. Despite his efforts, the Phillies lost the series in four games.

Simmons also had success in the All-Star Game, making the team three times in his career. He pitched a scoreless inning in the 1952 game and was the winning pitcher in the 1953 game.

Off the field, Simmons was known for his military service. He was drafted into the Army during the Korean War and missed two seasons of baseball as a result. He returned to the Phillies in 1952 and continued to play for them until 1960.

After his playing career, Simmons worked as a pitching coach for several teams, including the Phillies, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Texas Rangers. He also owned a sporting goods store in his hometown of Egypt, Pennsylvania.

Simmons was inducted into the Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame in 1989 and the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 1990. He passed away in 2020 at the age of 91.

Overall, Curt Simmons had a successful career as a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was known for his consistency and durability on the mound, as well as his military service and coaching career after his playing days were over.

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