Irv Medlinger

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Given name: Irving John Medlinger
Nicknames: None
Primary Pos: Pitcher
Hght/Wght: 5'11" / 185 lbs
Bats/Throws: L / L
Born: Jun 18, 1927 in Chicago, IL
Died: Sep 3, 1975 in Wheeling, IL (48 years old)
Debut: Apr 20, 1949

Irving John Medlinger (June 18, 1927 – September 3, 1975) was a professional baseball player. He was a left-handed pitcher over parts of two seasons (1949, 1951) with the St. Louis Browns. For his career, he did not record a decision, with a 13.83 earned run average, and 9 strikeouts in 13.2 innings pitched.

He was born in Chicago. He was one of two people killed aboard a Piper PA-24 Comanche destroyed on September 3, 1975, while attempting a crash-landing near Wheeling, Illinois, after its engine failed. He died at the age of 48.