Born and raised in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, Crumling earned the nickname "Lefty" while a boy, before he began throwing right-handed. Born with the surname Crumbling, he dropped the \'b\' from it following high school.\n', '

Crumling was one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the majors during World War II. He joined the Cardinals late in the 1945 season, as part of a catching tandem that included Ken O\'Dea, Del Rice and Walker Cooper. He posted a .083 batting average in six games.\n', '

He also played for eight Minor league teams from 1941 through 1952, hitting a .236 average in 895 games.\n', '

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