-
He was born in Michigan City.
-
His family moved to San Diego.
-
In his 1st year in pro-ball, he was 4-3 and a 3.42 ERA.
-
He won 17 games and had a 3.75 ERA in 34 games.
-
Larsen made his Major League Baseball debut with a start against the Detroit Tigers. He pitched five innings, giving up three earned runs, while striking out three in a no decision, an 8–7 Browns win.