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Richard Clark (Dick) Ellsworth (born March 22, 1940 in Lusk, Wyoming) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1958 through 1971, Ellsworth played for the Chicago Cubs (1958, 1960-66), Philadelphia Phillies (1967), Boston Red Sox (1968-69), Cleveland Indians (1969-70) and Milwaukee Brewers (1970-71). He batted and threw left handed.

In a 13-season career, Ellsworth posted a 115-137 record with 1140 strikeouts and a 3.72 ERA in 2155.2 innings.

Ellsworth made his major league debut with the Chicago Cubs in 1958. His most productive season came in 1963, when he won 22 games; a year when the Cubs were started to show some promise after nearly two decades of play that ranged from mediocre to cellar-dwelling.

A popular player at Wrigley Field, Ellsworth made the National League All-Star team in 1964. He faded after that, retiring in 1971 after playing for the Phillies, Red Sox, Indians and Brewers.

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