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- February 27 - The New York Highlanders1907 New York Highlanders seasonThe New York Highlanders season, its fifth in New York and its seventh overall, finished with the team in 5th place in the American League with a record of 70-78...
acquire catcher Branch RickeyBranch RickeyWesley Branch Rickey was an innovative Major League Baseball executive elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1967...
from the St. Louis Browns1907 St. Louis Browns seasonThe St. Louis Browns season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Browns finishing 6th in the American League with a record of 69 wins and 83 losses.- Roster :- Starters by position :...
in exchange for infielder Joe YeagerJoe YeagerJoseph Francis Yeager , nicknamed "Little Joe," was a Major League Baseball player who played 10 seasons with the Brooklyn Superbas , Detroit Tigers , New York Highlanders , and St. Louis Browns...
. As a condition, Rickey spicifies that he will not play on Sundays, while new catcher Fritz BuelowFritz BuelowFrederick William Alexander "Fritz" Buelow was a catcher in Major League Baseball. Born in Berlin, Germany, Buelow was the first player born in Berlin to play in the major leagues....
will do him.
- April 11
- Boston's American League team plays its first game with the name Red Sox. They beat the Philadelphia Athletics1907 Philadelphia Athletics seasonThe Philadelphia Athletics season involved the A's finishing 2nd in the American League with a record of 88 wins and 57 losses.- Roster :- Starters by position :...
, 8–4, at Columbia ParkColumbia ParkFor other places known as Columbia Park, see Columbia Park Columbia Park or Columbia Avenue Grounds was a baseball stadium that formerly stood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
. - On Opening DayOpening DayOpening Day is the day on which professional baseball leagues begin their regular season. For Major League Baseball and most of the minor leagues, this day falls during the first week of April. For baseball fans, Opening Day serves as a symbol of rebirth; writer Thomas Boswell once penned a book...
, New York Giants1907 New York Giants seasonThe New York Giants season was a season in Major League Baseball. The team finished fourth in the National League with a record of 82-71, 25½ games behind the Chicago Cubs.- Roster :- Starters by position :...
catcher Roger BresnahanRoger BresnahanRoger Philip Bresnahan , nicknamed "The Duke of Tralee" for his Irish roots, was an American player in Major League Baseball who starred primarily as a catcher and a player-manager...
wears shin guards for the first time in a major league game. The leg guards, usually used in cricketCricketCricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...
, come in handy, protecting Bresnahan from a fifth-inning foul tipFoul tipIn baseball, a foul tip is defined as "a batted ball that goes sharp directly from the bat to the catcher’s hands and is legally caught. It is not a foul tip unless caught and any foul tip that is caught is a strike, and the ball is in play."...
. Other catchers will soon follow Bresnahan's lead and wear similar shin guards.
- Boston's American League team plays its first game with the name Red Sox. They beat the Philadelphia Athletics
- April 26 - Boston Doves1907 Boston Doves seasonBefore the 1907 season, longtime Boston Beaneaters owner Arthur Soden sold the team to the Dovey Brothers. The team quickly became known as the Boston Doves, after the brothers.- Roster :- Starters by position :...
outfielder Johnny Bates hits for the cycle in a 4-2 Boston victory over the Brooklyn Superbas1907 Brooklyn Superbas seasonThe Brooklyn Superbas finished in fifth place, with another losing season.- Notable transactions :* July 5, 1907: Al Burch was purchased by the Superbas from the St. Louis Cardinals.- Roster :- Starters by position :...
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- May 8 - Jeff PfefferJeff PfefferEdward Joseph Pfeffer born in Seymour, Illinois was a pitcher for the St. Louis Browns , Brooklyn Dodgers/Robins , St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates . His older brother Francis was known as Big Jeff Pfeffer.He helped the Robins win the 1916 and 1920 National League pennants...
tosses a no-hitterNo-hitterA no-hitter is a baseball game in which one team has no hits. In Major League Baseball, the team must be without hits during the entire game, and the game must be at least nine innings. A pitcher who prevents the opposing team from achieving a hit is said to have "thrown a no-hitter"...
as the Boston Doves1907 Boston Doves seasonBefore the 1907 season, longtime Boston Beaneaters owner Arthur Soden sold the team to the Dovey Brothers. The team quickly became known as the Boston Doves, after the brothers.- Roster :- Starters by position :...
defeat the Cincinnati Reds1907 Cincinnati Reds seasonThe 1907 Cincinnati Reds season was a season in American baseball. The team finished sixth in the National League with a record of 66-87, 41½ games behind the Chicago Cubs.- Regular season :...
, 6–0.
- June 28 - The last-place Washington Senators1907 Washington Senators seasonThe Washington Senators won 49 games, lost 102, and finished in eighth place in the American League. They were managed by Joe Cantillon and played home games at National Park.- Roster :- Starters by position :...
steal a record 13 bases off catcher Branch RickeyBranch RickeyWesley Branch Rickey was an innovative Major League Baseball executive elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1967...
in a 16–5 victory over New York Highlanders1907 New York Highlanders seasonThe New York Highlanders season, its fifth in New York and its seventh overall, finished with the team in 5th place in the American League with a record of 70-78...
. Rickey, acquired last February from the St. Louis Browns1906 St. Louis Browns seasonThe St. Louis Browns season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Browns finishing 5th in the American League with a record of 76 wins and 73 losses.- Roster :- Starters by position :...
, is pressed into service despite a bad shoulder because of an injury to starting pitcher Red KleinowRed KleinowJohn Peter Kleinow was a reserve catcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1904 through 1911 for the New York Highlanders , Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies . Listed at 5' 10", 165 lb., Kleinow batted and threw right-handed...
. Rickey's first throw to second base ends up in right field and the subsequent tosses are not much better. He almost nips Jim DelahantyJim DelahantyJames Christopher Delahanty was a second baseman in Major League Baseball. He played thirteen seasons with eight clubs: the Chicago Orphans , New York Giants , Boston Beaneaters , Cincinnati Reds , St. Louis Browns , Washington Senators , Detroit Tigers , and Brooklyn Tip-Tops...
on a steal of third base. In his eight innings, relief pitcher Lew BrockettLew BrockettLewis Albert Brockett was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Brockett played for the New York Highlanders in , , and . In 50 career games, he had a 13-14 record with a 3.43 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed....
helps Washington with a deliberate windup. Only pitcher Long Tom Hughes and second baseman Nig PerrineNig PerrineJohn Grover "Nig" Perrine was an American baseball infielder.Perrine started his professional baseball career in 1902, at the age of 17. In 1906, he hit .308 in the American Association and was purchased by the Washington Senators; however, Perrine was sent back down to the AA after hitting .171...
are steal-less, while Hal ChaseHal ChaseHarold Homer Chase , nicknamed "Prince Hal", was a first baseman in Major League Baseball, widely viewed as the best fielder at his position...
swipes one for New York.
- August 2 - Walter JohnsonWalter JohnsonWalter Perry Johnson , nicknamed "Barney" and "The Big Train", was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He played his entire 21-year baseball career for the Washington Senators...
made his major league debut with the Washington Senators1907 Washington Senators seasonThe Washington Senators won 49 games, lost 102, and finished in eighth place in the American League. They were managed by Joe Cantillon and played home games at National Park.- Roster :- Starters by position :...
and lost to the Detroit Tigers1907 Detroit Tigers seasonThe 1907 Detroit Tigers won the American League pennant with a record of 92-58, but lost to the Chicago Cubs in the 1907 World Series, four games to none . The season was their 7th since they entered the American League in 1901.- Offseason :...
, 3–2. The first hit Johson yielded was a bunt single by Ty CobbTy CobbTyrus Raymond "Ty" Cobb , nicknamed "The Georgia Peach," was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. He was born in Narrows, Georgia...
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- August 11 - In the second game of a doubleheaderDoubleheader (baseball)A doubleheader is a set of two baseball games played between the same two teams on the same day in front of the same crowd. In addition, the term is often used unofficially to refer to a pair of games played by a team in a single day, but in front of different crowds and not in immediate...
, shortened by agreement, Ed KargerEd KargerEdwin Karger was a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1911. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, and Boston Red Sox...
of the St. Louis Cardinals1907 St. Louis Cardinals seasonThe St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 26th season in St. Louis, Missouri and its 16th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 52-101 during the season and finished eighth and last in the eight-team National League.- Roster :...
pitched a seven-inning perfect gamePerfect gameA perfect game is defined by Major League Baseball as a game in which a pitcher pitches a victory that lasts a minimum of nine innings and in which no opposing player reaches base. Thus, the pitcher cannot allow any hits, walks, hit batsmen, or any opposing player to reach base safely for any...
, beating the Boston Doves1907 Boston Doves seasonBefore the 1907 season, longtime Boston Beaneaters owner Arthur Soden sold the team to the Dovey Brothers. The team quickly became known as the Boston Doves, after the brothers.- Roster :- Starters by position :...
, 4–0.
- September 20 - One week after recording a shutout in his major league debut, Pittsburgh Pirates1907 Pittsburgh Pirates seasonThe Pittsburgh Pirates season was a season in major league baseball. It involved the Pirates finishing second in the National League.The offense was led by Tommy Leach and Hall of Famers Honus Wagner and Fred Clarke. Wagner led the NL in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage,...
pitcher Nick MaddoxNick MaddoxNicholas Maddox was a professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball from 1907-10 for the Pittsburgh Pirates....
pitches a no-hitterNo-hitterA no-hitter is a baseball game in which one team has no hits. In Major League Baseball, the team must be without hits during the entire game, and the game must be at least nine innings. A pitcher who prevents the opposing team from achieving a hit is said to have "thrown a no-hitter"...
against the Brooklyn Superbas1907 Brooklyn Superbas seasonThe Brooklyn Superbas finished in fifth place, with another losing season.- Notable transactions :* July 5, 1907: Al Burch was purchased by the Superbas from the St. Louis Cardinals.- Roster :- Starters by position :...
in a 2–1 Pirates win.
- September 25 - Honus WagnerHonus Wagner-Louisville Colonels:Recognizing his talent, Barrow recommended Wagner to the Louisville Colonels. After some hesitation about his awkward figure, Wagner was signed by the Colonels, where he hit .338 in 61 games....
steals four bases, including second base, third base and home plate in the second inning against the New York Giants1907 New York Giants seasonThe New York Giants season was a season in Major League Baseball. The team finished fourth in the National League with a record of 82-71, 25½ games behind the Chicago Cubs.- Roster :- Starters by position :...
. Not to be outdone, his teammate Fred ClarkeFred ClarkeFred Clifford Clarke was a Major League Baseball player from 1894 to and manager from 1897 to 1915. A Hall of Famer, Clarke played for and managed both the Louisville Colonels and Pittsburgh Pirates. He was a left fielder and left-handed batter.Of the nine pennants in Pittsburgh franchise...
also swipes four bases for the only time in his career.
- October 12 - In Game 5 of the World Series1907 World SeriesThe 1907 World Series featured the Chicago Cubs and the Detroit Tigers, with the Cubs winning the Series four games to none for their first championship....
the Chicago Cubs1907 Chicago Cubs seasonThe Chicago Cubs season was a season in American baseball. The team finished in first place in the National League with a record of 107-45, 17 games ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was their second straight NL pennant...
would win their first World ChampionshipWorld championshipA world championship is the top achievement for any sport or contest. The title is usually awarded by contests, ranking systems, stature, ability, etc. This determines the best nation, team, individual in the world in a particular field. Certain sports do not have a world championship, instead...
by defeating the Detroit Tigers1907 Detroit Tigers seasonThe 1907 Detroit Tigers won the American League pennant with a record of 92-58, but lost to the Chicago Cubs in the 1907 World Series, four games to none . The season was their 7th since they entered the American League in 1901.- Offseason :...
, 2–0. The Cubs would take the final four games of the series after Game 1 was declared a tieTie (draw)To tie or draw is to finish a competition with identical or inconclusive results. The word "tie" is usually used in North America for sports such as American football. "Draw" is usually used in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Commonwealth of Nations and it is usually used for sports such as...
due to darkness with the score knotted at 3–3 in the 12th inning.
- November 7 - The Tigres del LiceyTigres del LiceyTigres del Licey is a professional baseball team founded in 1907 based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It is one of the two franchises of the Capital city of the country, the oldest and one of the most successful teams in the Dominican league, having won 22 Dominican titles and 10 Caribbean...
club is founded in the Dominican RepublicDominican RepublicThe Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
January
- January 2 - Ted GullicTed GullicTedd Jasper Gullic was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Browns.-External links:...
- January 2 - Red KressRed KressRalph "Red" Kress was a shortstop and coach in Major League Baseball. From through , he played for the St. Louis Browns , Chicago White Sox , Washington Senators , Detroit Tigers and New York Giants . Kress batted and threw right-handed...
- January 14 - Chet BrewerChet BrewerChester Arthur "Chet" Brewer was an American right-handed pitcher in baseball's Negro Leagues. Born in Leavenworth, Kansas, he played for the Kansas City Monarchs, and from 1957 to 1974 he scouted for the Pittsburgh Pirates....
- January 16 - Buck JordanBuck JordanBaxter Byerly Jordan was a first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Giants , Washington Senators , Boston Braves , Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies . Jordan batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
- January 20 - Bob Adams
- January 20 - Jesse HillJess HillJesse Terrill Hill was an American athlete, coach and college administrator who was best known for his tenure as a coach and athletic director at the University of Southern California. His career spanned six decades...
- January 20 - Herm HolshouserHerm HolshouserHerman Alexander Holshouser was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Browns in 1930.-External links:...
- January 22 - Ivey ShiverIvey ShiverIvey Merwin Shiver was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds.-External links:...
- January 23 - Bobby BurkeBobby BurkeRobert James Burke in Joliet, Illinois was a Pitcher for the Washington Senators and Philadelphia Phillies .He helped the Senators win the 1933 American League Pennant....
February
- February 2 - Jerry ByrneJerry ByrneGerald Wilford Byrne was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox in 1929.-External links:...
- February 7 - Bill SteineckeBill SteineckeWilliam Robert Steinecke was an American professional baseball catcher and manager. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, who attended DePaul University, Steinecke spent almost 40 years in uniform, but only four games in Major League Baseball...
- February 13 - Wayne LaMasterWayne LaMasterNoble Wayne LaMaster , was a professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues for the Philadelphia Phillies and Brooklyn Dodgers during the 1937-1938 baseball seasons....
- February 17 - Orlin CollierOrlin CollierOrlin Collier was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. He was married to Ruth Collier. Together they had one daughter, Dorisanna Collier. He died at the age of 37, suffering a fatal heart attack on a train during the return trip from a game....
- February 21 - Snipe HansenSnipe HansenRoy Emil Frederick "Snipe" Hansen was a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. In a five-season major league career, he played for the Philadelphia Phillies and the St. Louis Browns...
- February 22 - Dan Dugan
- February 22 - Marty HopkinsMarty HopkinsMeredith Hilliard Hopkins was a Major League Baseball player. He played two seasons in the majors as a reserve infielder, mostly at third base. He debuted in for the Philadelphia Phillies. He was sent to the minor league St. Paul Saints a month into the season, then was acquired by the Chicago...
- February 24 - Earl Grace
- February 24 - Bob SeedsBob SeedsIra Robert Seeds , was a professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, New York Giants, New York Yankees, and Boston Red Sox. The well-traveled player was known by the nickname "Suitcase".-External links:...
- February 26 - Cy Malis
- February 27 - Hilton SmithHilton SmithHilton Lee Smith was an American right-handed pitcher in Negro league baseball. In 2001 he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.-Biography:...
March
- March 2 - Jack KnottJack KnottJohn Henry Knott born in Dallas, Texas was a pitcher for the St. Louis Browns , Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Athletics ....
- March 3 - Jim TennantJim TennantJames McDonnell Tennant was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the New York Giants in 1929.-External links:...
- March 15 - Lou FetteLou FetteLouis Henry William Fette was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Boston Bees , Brooklyn Dodgers and Boston Braves . Fette batted and threw right-handed...
- March 20 - Vern KennedyVern KennedyLloyd Vernon Kennedy was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1934 through 1945, he played for the Chicago White Sox , Detroit Tigers , St. Louis Browns , Washington Senators , Cleveland Indians , Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds...
- March 22 - Johnny ScalziJohnny ScalziJohn Anthony Scalzi was a Major League Baseball player. He played one season with the Boston Braves between June 19 and 24, 1931.-External links:...
- March 24 - Gus DugasGus DugasAugustin Joseph "Gus" Dugas was a Major League Baseball player. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed. He was born in St. Jean de Matha, Quebec, Canada. He died in Colchester, Connecticut. He played with the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1931 to 1933 then played one year with the Washington...
- March 28 - Walt MastersWalt MastersWalter Thomas Masters is a former MLB pitcher and an American football halfback and quarterback in the National Football League....
April
- April 2 - Luke ApplingLuke ApplingLucius Benjamin Appling was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Chicago White Sox . He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1964....
- April 5 - John GoodellJohn GoodellJohn Henry William Goodell was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox.-External links:...
- April 5 - Sugar CainSugar CainMerritt Patrick "Sugar" Cain , was a right-handed professional baseball pitcher in the Major Leagues from - for the Philadelphia Athletics, St. Louis Browns, and Chicago White Sox....
- April 7 - Oral HildebrandOral HildebrandOral Clyde Hildebrand was a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1940. He played for the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns, and New York Yankees.-Early life:...
- April 7 - Leo SchrallLeo SchrallLeo Schrall was an infielder and manager in minor league baseball and a head coach in college baseball....
- April 10 - Cliff BoltonCliff BoltonWilliam Clifton Bolton was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Washington Senators and Detroit Tigers. He was born in High Point, North Carolina.-Career:...
- April 17 - Bobby StevensBobby StevensRobert Jordan Stevens was an American professional baseball player who played in twelve games for the Philadelphia Phillies during the season....
- April 19 - Bill FerrazziBill FerrazziWilliam Joseph Ferrazzi was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the season.-References:...
- April 22 - Tom LanningTom LanningThomas Newton Lanning was a professional baseball player. He was a left-handed pitcher for one season with the Philadelphia Phillies...
- April 23 - Dolph CamilliDolph CamilliAdolph Louis Camilli was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who spent most of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies and Brooklyn Dodgers. He was named the National League's Most Valuable Player in after leading the league in home runs and runs batted in as the Dodgers won the...
- April 30 - Jumbo BrownJumbo BrownWalter George "Jumbo" Brown was a right-handed Major League Baseball relief pitcher, one of the first to play that position exclusively. During his career he went 33-31 with 29 saves and a 4.07 ERA. He is known mostly for his large size, weighing 295 pounds during his playing days...
- April 25 - Roy ParmeleeRoy ParmeleeLe Roy Earl Parmelee , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the New York Giants, Philadelphia Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:...
May
- May 4 - Milt GalatzerMilt GalatzerMilton Galatzer was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for five seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians from 1933 to 1936 and the Cincinnati Reds in 1939.-External links:...
- May 6 - Ivy AndrewsIvy AndrewsIvy Paul Andrews was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. From through , he played for the New York Yankees , Boston Red Sox , St. Louis Browns and Cleveland Indians . Andrew batted and threw right-handed...
- May 9 - Ed CihockiEd CihockiEdward Joseph Cihocki was a professional baseball player. He was a shortstop over parts of two seasons with the Philadelphia Athletics. For his career, he compiled a .143 batting average in 98 at-bats, with nine runs batted in.He was born in Wilmington, Delaware and died in Newark, Delaware at...
- May 11 - Rip SewellRip SewellTruett Banks "Rip" Sewell was a right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played 13 years in the major leagues with the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates...
- May 15 - Ed BaechtEd BaechtEdward Joseph Baecht was a right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and St. Louis Browns. Baecht made his Major League debut on April 24, 1926...
- May 26 - Emil RoyEmil RoyEmil Arthur Roy was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in with the Philadelphia Athletics. He batted and threw right-handed.-External links:...
- May 28 - Marv OlsonMarv OlsonMarvin Clement Olson [Sparky] was a second baseman in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Boston Red Sox. Listed at 5' 7", 160 lb., Olson batted and threw right-handed...
- May 29 - Phil GallivanPhil GallivanPhilip Joseph Gallivan was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Born in Seattle, Washington, he pitched for the Brooklyn Robins and then for the Chicago White Sox in and . He died in St. Paul, Minnesota on November 24, 1969....
June
- June 4 - George WashingtonGeorge Washington (baseball)Sloan Vernon "George" Washington was a professional baseball outfielder. He played all of and part of in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox....
- June 6 - Bill DickeyBill DickeyWilliam Malcolm Dickey was a Major League Baseball catcher and manager.He played his entire 19-year baseball career with the New York Yankees . During Dickey's playing career, the Yankees went to the World Series nine times, winning eight championships...
- June 13 - Gene DesautelsGene DesautelsEugene Abraham "Red" Desautels was an American professional baseball player. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts to French Canadian parents, he played most of his Major League Baseball career as a backup catcher with four different teams between and . Listed at 5' 11", 170 lb., Desautels batted...
- June 22 - George PuccinelliGeorge PuccinelliGeorge Lawrence Puccinelli was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Browns, and Philadelphia Athletics.-External links:...
- June 23 - Dusty CookeDusty CookeAllen Lindsey "Dusty" Cooke was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for three different teams between 1930 and 1938. Listed at 6' 1", 205 lb., Cooke batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
- June 24 - Rollie HemsleyRollie HemsleyRalston Burdett Hemsley was a professional baseball catcher. Born in Syracuse, Ohio, he played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball. He was nicknamed "Rollicking Rollie".-Major League career:...
- June 26 - Debs GarmsDebs GarmsDebs C. Garms was a professional baseball player for twelve seasons as an outfielder and third baseman for the St. Louis Browns, Boston Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals. Garms broke up Johnny Vander Meer's streak of hitless innings in 1938...
- June 28 - Joe CascarellaJoe CascarellaJoseph Thomas Cascarella was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played with four different teams between 1934 and 1938. Listed at 5' 10.5", 175 lb., Cascarella batted and threw right-handed...
July
- July 5 - Bill ByrdBill ByrdWilliam 'Daddy' Byrd was an American professional baseball player in the Negro leagues. Born in Canton, Georgia, he was a right-handed pitcher, and one of the last to legally throw the spitball. He participated in six All-Star games. Byrd also saw action in Venezuela and Puerto Rico where he was...
- July 7 - Harold GreinerHarold GreinerHarold Greiner was a restaurant entrepreneur, baseball manager and softball coach.Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Greiner was the owner of Bob Inn Restaurant and Bakery...
- July 10 - John MichaelsJohn MichaelsJohn Joseph Michaels was a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. Michaels pitched in 28 games for the Boston Red Sox in 1932, winning one and losing six while striking out sixteen batters....
- July 12 - Bob CooneyBob CooneyRobert Daniel "Bob" Cooney was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the St. Louis Browns in and .-External links:*...
- July 16 - Reggie GrabowskiReggie GrabowskiReginald John Grabowski was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies.-External links:...
- July 17 - Hank PattersonHank Patterson (baseball)Henry Joseph Colquit Patterson was a catcher in Major League Baseball. Listed at 5' 11.5", 170 lb., Patterson batted and threw right-handed...
- July 25 - Bill AndrusBill AndrusWilliam Morgan "Bill" Andrus was a Major League Baseball player. Andrus played in for the Washington Senators, and in for the Philadelphia Phillies.He was born in Beaumont, Texas and died in Washington, DC.-External links:...
- July 25 - Joe ZapustasJoe ZapustasJoseph John Zapustas was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played with the Philadelphia Athletics during the 1933 Philadelphia Athletics season. In two games, he had one hit in five at-bats. He also played for the New York Giants of the NFL in 1933.-External links:*...
- July 27 - Ed CarrollEd CarrollEdgar Fleischer Carroll was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Listed at 6' 3", 185 lb., Carroll batted and threw right-handed...
August
- August 4 - George CasterGeorge CasterGeorge Jasper Caster nicknamed "Ug," was a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball with the Philadelphia Athletics , St. Louis Browns , and Detroit Tigers . Born in Colton, California, Ug appeared in 376 major league games and compiled a record of 76-100 in 1377-2/3 innings pitched...
- August 6 - Tom HughesTom F. HughesThomas Franklin Hughes was a reserve outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly at center field for the Detroit Tigers during the season. Listed at 6' 1", 190 lb., Hughes batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
- August 7 - Clarence HeiseClarence HeiseClarence Edward Heise , was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in with the St. Louis Cardinals.Heise was originally in the Chicago Cubs organization. In August 1933, Cardinals general manager Branch Rickey called his counterpart with the Cubs, William Veeck, Sr. and offered him two...
- August 11 - Jim GalvinJim Galvin (baseball)James Joseph Galvin was a pinch-hitter in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1930 season. Listed at 5' 11.5", 180 lb., Galvin batted and threw right-handed...
- August 11 - Woody JensenWoody JensenForrest Docenus "Woody" Jensen played professional baseball from 1931 to 1939 as an outfielder. His record of 696 at bats in 1936 was not broken until Matty Alou broke it in 1969. Jensen played all of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jensen's career batting average was .285.- References :...
- August 11 - Bobo NewsomBobo NewsomLouis Norman Newsom was an American starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. Also known as "Buck", Newsom played for a number of teams from 1929 through 1953...
- August 11 - Gordon RhodesGordon RhodesJohn Gordon Rhodes [Dusty] was a starting pitcher in Major League who played from through for the New York Yankees , Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Athletics . Listed at 6' 0", 187 lb., Rhodes batted and threw right-handed...
- August 13 - George Susce
- August 17 - Ed DurhamEd DurhamEdward Fant "Bull" Durham was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1929 to 1933 for the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox. Listed at 5' 11", 170 lb., Durham batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
- August 20 - Beau BellBeau BellRoy Chester Bell , born in Bellville, Texas, was an outfielder for the St. Louis Browns , Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians .He was named to the 1937 American League All-Star Team....
- August 20 - Bill CrouchBill Crouch (baseball 1939-45)Wilmer Elmer Crouch was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers , Philadelphia Phillies , and St. Louis Cardinals . The 6'1", 180 lb. right-hander was a native of Wilmington, Delaware.Crouch was 4–0 with a 2.58 during his brief rookie season...
- August 21 - Art Garibaldi
- August 21 - Cobe JonesCobe JonesCoburn Dyas "Cobe" Jones was a Major League Baseball player. Jones played for the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League for two seasons. In , Jones only played in 1 game and went 1-2. In Jones played in 28 games, batting .254. Jones was born and died in Denver, Colorado.-External links:* *...
- August 22 - Wally HebertWally HebertWallace Andrew "Wally" Hebert was a sidearming left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher who played from 1931 to 1933 for the St. Louis Browns and in 1943 for the Pittsburgh Pirates...
- August 24 - Beryl RichmondBeryl RichmondBeryl Justice Richmond was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds.-External links:...
- August 25 - Rufus MeadowsRufus MeadowsRufus Rivers Meadows was a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds in 1926. He appeared in just one game, an 18-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Meadows faced the Cubs' final batter of the game, inducing an out to finish off the blowout loss by his Reds...
- August 29 - Pep YoungPep YoungLemuel Floyd Young born in Jamestown, North Carolina was a Second Baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Cincinnati Reds and St...
- August 31 - Jack Burns
- August 31 - Ray BerresRay BerresRaymond Frederick Berres was an American catcher and pitching coach in Major League Baseball who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers , Pittsburgh Pirates , Boston Bees/Braves and New York Giants...
September
- September 2 - Ben SankeyBen SankeyBen Sankey is a professional gridiron football quarterback who is currently a member of the Wichita Wild. He was signed as a street free agent by the Calgary Stampeders in 2000...
- September 7 - Bill McAfeeBill McAfeeWilliam Fort McAfee was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago Cubs, Boston Braves, Washington Senators, and St. Louis Browns.-External links:...
- September 8 - Buck LeonardBuck LeonardWalter Fenner "Buck" Leonard was an American first baseman in Negro league baseball. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in along with his long-time teammate Josh Gibson.-Biography:...
- September 12 - Ollie BejmaOllie BejmaOllie Bejma was a Major League Baseball infielder for the St. Louis Browns and Chicago White Sox in the 1930s. He made his major league debut on April 24, 1934 for the Browns in a 15-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians...
- September 12 - Spud ChandlerSpud ChandlerSpurgeon Ferdinand "Spud" Chandler was an American right-handed starting pitcher in major league baseball, who played his entire career for the New York Yankees from 1937 through 1947...
- September 13 - John CampbellJohn Campbell (baseball)John Millard Campbell was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for one season with the Washington Senators. For his career, he appeared in one game and pitched one inning, allowing an unearned run.An alumnus of the University of Alabama, he was born in...
- September 15 - Fritz OstermuellerFritz OstermuellerFrederick Raymond Ostermueller , was a pitcher in major league baseball from 1934–1948, for the Boston Red Sox, Brooklyn Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and St. Louis Browns....
- September 17 - Charlie BatesCharlie Bates (baseball)Charles William Bates was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the season.-References:...
- September 27 - Josh BillingsJosh Billings (pitcher)Haskell Clark "Josh" Billings was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Detroit Tigers. He was born in New York City, New York and attended Brown University. He joined the Tigers in 1927 and made his major league debut on August 17, becoming the 3rd youngest player in the American...
- September 27 - Walter MurphyWalter Murphy (baseball)Walter Joseph Murphy was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the season. Listed at 6' 1.5", 180 lb., Murphy batted and threw right-handed...
- September 27 - Whit WyattWhit WyattJohn Whitlow Wyatt was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Detroit Tigers , Chicago White Sox , Cleveland Indians , Brooklyn Dodgers , and Philadelphia Phillies...
October
- October 5 - Frank Doljack
- October 12 - Al Smith
- October 12 - Phil WeintraubPhil WeintraubPhilip Weintraub, nicknamed Mickey was an American baseball player who had, as of February 2010, the second most runs batted in in a single game ....
- October 16 - Bill BreckinridgeBill BreckinridgeWilliam Robertson Breckinridge was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played three games for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1929.-External links:* at Find-a-Grave...
- October 22 - Jimmie FoxxJimmie FoxxJames Emory "Jimmie" Foxx , nicknamed "Double X" and "The Beast", was a right-handed American Major League Baseball first baseman and noted power hitter....
- October 23 - Lee GrissomLee GrissomLee Theo Grissom was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1934-1941 for the Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies. His brother Marv was also a professional baseball player...
- October 24 - Grant BowlerGrant BowlerGrant Bowler is a New Zealand actor who has worked in American, Australian and New Zealand films and television.He is known for playing the role of Constable Wayne Patterson in Blue Heelers and also appeared as Wilhelmina Slater's love interest Connor Owens in Ugly Betty.In November 2010, he was...
- October 28 - George HennesseyGeorge HennesseyGeorge Hennessey , is a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1937 to 1945. He played for the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Browns, and Philadelphia Phillies-External links:...
- October 31 - Ray TreadawayRay TreadawayEdgar Raymond Treadaway was a third baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the Washington Senators.-External links:...
November
- November 1 - Larry FrenchLarry FrenchLawrence Herbert French was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Chicago Cubs and Brooklyn Dodgers . A knuckleball specialist, French batted right-handed and threw left-handed...
- November 6 - Earl ClarkEarl ClarkEarl Rashad Clark is an American professional basketball player. Clark played collegiate basketball for the University of Louisville men's basketball team and was drafted 14th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2009 NBA Draft....
- November 8 - Tony CuccinelloTony CuccinelloAnthony Francis 'Tony' Cuccinello was a second baseman in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Cincinnati Reds , Brooklyn Dodgers , Boston Bees/Braves , New York Giants and Chicago White Sox . Cuccinelo batted and threw right-handed...
- November 11 - Hank EricksonHank EricksonHenry Nels "Hank" Erickson was a professional baseball catcher. Erickson spent seven seasons in professional baseball, one of which was in Major League Baseball with the Cincinnati Reds. Over his major league career, Erickson batted .261 with nine runs, 23 hits, three doubles, two triples, one...
- November 22 - Dick BartellDick BartellRichard William Bartell , nicknamed "Rowdy Richard," was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball. One of the most ferocious competitors of his era, he won both admirers and critics at each stop during a career which saw him traded every few seasons, often under acrimonious circumstances...
- November 11 - Hank EricksonHank EricksonHenry Nels "Hank" Erickson was a professional baseball catcher. Erickson spent seven seasons in professional baseball, one of which was in Major League Baseball with the Cincinnati Reds. Over his major league career, Erickson batted .261 with nine runs, 23 hits, three doubles, two triples, one...
- November 26 - Gowell ClasetGowell ClasetGowell Sylvester Claset was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the season.-References:...
- November 28 - Lynn KingLynn KingLynn Paul King was a Major League Baseball player from - and in . King was born in Villisca, Iowa and died in Atlantic, Iowa.-External links:*...
December
- December 8 - Bill BeckmannBill BeckmannWilliam Aloysius Becmann was a professional baseball pitcher. He pitched all or part of four seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1939 until 1942. He pitched mostly for the Philadelphia Athletics, but appeared in his last two major league games for the St. Louis Cardinals.Beckmann spent twelve...
- December 21 - Freddie MullerFreddie MullerFrederick William Muller was an infielder in Major League Baseball. Listed at 5' 10", 170 lb., Muller batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Newark, California....
- December 26 - Harry TaylorHarry Taylor (1930s first baseman)Harry Warren Taylor , is a former professional baseball player who was a infielder in the Major Leagues in 1932. After beginning his career with the Seattle Indians he was sold to and would play for the Chicago Cubs. An injury sent him back to the Chicago farm system as a Player/Manager...
January-March
- January 16 - Jake EvansJake EvansThis is an article about the baseball player. For the musician, see Jake Evans Uriah L. P. "Bloody Jake" Evans was a right fielder in Major League Baseball from 1879 to 1885. Evans played for the Troy Trojans, Worcester Ruby Legs, Cleveland Blues, and Baltimore Orioles...
, 50, right fielder who played from 1879 through 1885 with four National League teams
- January 10 - Bob LangsfordBob LangsfordRobert William Langsford , was a Major League Baseball shortstop for the 1889 Louisville Colonels.-External links:...
, 41, shortstop for the 1899 Louisville Colonels1899 Louisville Colonels seasonThe Louisville Colonels baseball team finished with a 75-77 record and ninth place in the National League. Following the season, owner Barney Dreyfuss bought the Pittsburgh Pirates organization and folded his Louisville team...
- March 12 - Pat HynesPat Hynes (baseball)Patrick J. Hynes was an outfielder in Major League Baseball.After sitting on the St. Louis Browns bench for most of the 1904 season, Hynes went down to the minor leagues in 1905 and 1906. In March 1907, on his 23rd birthday, he was shot by a bartender over a credit dispute.-External links:*...
, 23, outfielder for the St. Louis Browns/Cardinals from 1903 to 1904
- March 28 - Chick StahlChick StahlCharles Sylvester "Chick" Stahl was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball who was among the most feared and consistent hitters in his time. In his rookie 1897 season with the Boston Beaneaters, he batted .354, and over his first six seasons, he averaged over .300...
, 34, outfielder for Boston teams in the NL and AL, and manager of the Red Sox since August, who batted .305 lifetime; had three triples in 1903 World Series, and led AL in triples in 1904
- March 29 - Doug CrothersDoug CrothersDouglass Crothers , was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Kansas City Cowboys of the Union Association in 1884 and the New York Metropolitans of the American Association in 1885. He played in the minor leagues through 1892....
, 47, pitcher for the 1884 Kansas City Cowboys1884 Kansas City Cowboys seasonThe 1884 Kansas City Cowboys season was a season in American baseball. The team finished with a 16-63 record in the Union Association, finishing in eleventh place. This was the only season this version of the team existed, and indeed the only season the Union Association existed.- Roster :-...
and 1885 New York Metropolitans1885 New York Metropolitans seasonThe New York Metropolitans were hard hit as manager/co-owner Jim Mutrie moved over to manage the New York Giants and took several of the team's stars with him. The Metropolitans finished with a 44-64 record, seventh place in the American Association....
- March 29 - Cozy Dolan, 34, right fielder who hit .269 in 830 games for five teams from 1895 to 1906
April-June
- April 16 - Bill ZiesBill ZiesWilliam Zies was a catcher in Major League Baseball. In 1891, he played for the St. Louis Browns of the American Association. He had one hit in three at bats.-External links:...
, 39, catcher for the 1891 St. Louis Browns1891 St. Louis Browns seasonThe St. Louis Browns season was the team's 10th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 10th season in the American Association. The Browns went 85-51 during the season and finished second in the American Association....
- April 21 - Nat HicksNat HicksNathaniel Woodhull "Nat" Hicks was an American Major League Baseball player born in Hempstead, New York. He played for a total of six seasons, two in the National League...
, 62, catcher/manager in four seasons with the New York MutualsNew York MutualsThe Mutual Base Ball Club of New York was a leading American baseball club almost throughout its 20-year history. It was established during 1857, the year of the first baseball convention, just too late to be a founding member of the National Association of Base Ball Players. It was a charter...
- April 22 - Jeremiah ReardonJeremiah ReardonJeremiah J. Reardon was a pitcher for Major League Baseball in the 19th century. He played for the Cincinnati Red Stockings and St. Louis Maroons.-Sources:...
, 38, pitcher for the Cincinnati Red StockingsCincinnati Red StockingsThe Cincinnati Red Stockings of were baseball's first fully professional team, with ten salaried players. The Cincinnati Base Ball Club formed in 1866 and fielded competitive teams in the National Association of Base Ball Players 1867–1870, a time of a transition that ambitious Cincinnati,...
(1886) and St. Louis Maroons (1866)
- May 6 - Frank SelmanFrank SelmanCharles Francis Sellman or Selman was an American professional baseball player. He played catcher and other positions for five different teams during the five seasons of the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players, 1871 to 1875. He also played under the name of "Frank C...
, 55[?], utility player from 1871b through 1875 for five teams of the National Association
- May 7 - Sam Moffet, 50, outfielder/pitcher for the 1884 Cleveland Blues1884 Cleveland Blues seasonThe Cleveland Blues season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Blues finishing the season at 35-72, seventh place in the National League...
and 1888 Indianapolis Hoosiers1888 Indianapolis Hoosiers seasonThe Indianapolis Hoosiers finished with a 50-85 record in the National League, finishing in seventh place.- Offseason :October 20, 1887: Gid Gardner and cash were traded by the Hoosiers to the Washington Nationals for Paul Hines.- Roster :...
- June 10 - Tun BergerTun BergerJohn Henry "Tun" Berger was a Major League Baseball player. He played for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys/Pirates and Washington Senators. In his career, he hit one home run and had 57 RBI, 40 which came in 1890 for the Alleghenys....
, 39, catcher for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys/PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
(1890/1891) and Washington SenatorsWashington Senators (1891-1899)The Washington Senators were a 19th century baseball team. The team was also known as the Washington Statesmen and the Washington Nationals. The team played at Boundary Field....
(1892).
- June 12 - George BryantGeorge Bryant (baseball)George F. Bryant was a Major League Baseball second baseman. He played in one game on August 6, 1885 for the Detroit Wolverines and failed to record a hit in four at-bats.-Sources:...
, 50, second baseman for the 1885 Detroit Wolverines1885 Detroit Wolverines seasonThe Detroit Wolverines finished the season with a 41-67 record, finishing in sixth place in the National League.- Notable transactions :* June 15, 1885: Jim Keenan was purchased by the Wolverines from the Indianapolis Hoosiers....
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- June 17 - Frank McCartonFrank McCartonFrancis J. McCarton was an American professional baseball player who played as a outfielder during the 1872 season for the Middletown Mansfields in the National Association.-External links:...
, 52, outfielder for the 1872 Middletown Mansfields1872 Middletown Mansfields seasonThe Middletown Mansfields played their first and only season in 1872 as a member of the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players. They finished eighth in the league with a record of 5-19.-Roster:-Batting:...
- June 20 - Ezra SuttonEzra SuttonEzra Ballou Sutton was an American third baseman in the National Association and Major League Baseball from 1871-1888. Sutton collected 1,574 hits during this time period; he had a lifetime batting average of .294...
, 56, third baseman for Boston who led the National League in hits in 1884, was fifth player to collect 1000 hits, and batted .300 three times in the National Association and four times in the National League
- June 24 - Billy KlusmanBilly KlusmanWilliam F. Klusman was a 19th century Major League Baseball second baseman. He played with the Boston Beaneaters of the National League in 1888 and the St. Louis Browns of the American Association in 1890. He was playing in the minor leagues as late as 1898.-External links:*...
, 42, second baseman for the 1888 Boston Beaneaters1888 Boston Beaneaters season- Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg...
and 1890 St. Louis Browns1890 St. Louis Browns seasonThe 1890 St. Louis Browns season was the team's 9th season in St. Louis, Missouri and its 9th season in the American Association. The Browns went 78-58 during the season and finished third in the American Association.- Roster :- Starters by position :...
July-September
- July 4 - Connie McGeehanConnie McGeehanCornelius Bernard McGeehan was an American right-handed pitcher and left fielder who played in Major League Baseball during the season....
, pitcher/left fielder for the 1903 Philadelphia Athletics1903 Philadelphia Athletics seasonThe Philadelphia Athletics season was a season in American baseball. The team finished 2nd in the American League with a record of 75 wins and 60 losses, 14½ games behind the Boston Americans.- Offseason :...
- July 22 - Pat DillardPat DillardRobert Lee "Pat" Dillard was a professional baseball player from 1896 to 1906. He played one season in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals. Dillard was 6 feet tall and weighed 180 pounds.-Career:...
, 34, OF/IF utility for the 1900 St. Louis Cardinals1900 St. Louis Cardinals seasonThe St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 19th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 9th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 65-75 during the season and finished 5th in the National League.- Notable transactions :...
- August 14 - Scott HastingsScott Hastings (baseball)Winfield Scott Hastings was a major league baseball player and manager in the late 19th century. Primarily a catcher and outfielder, Hastings also appeared as a first baseman, second baseman, and shortstop over the course of his career.-Early career:Born in Hillsboro, Ohio, Hastings made his...
, 60, catcher/outfielder/manager for seven seasons from 1871 to 1877
- September 14 - Jack WentzJack WentzJohn George "Jack" Wentz was a right-handed second baseman who played in one game for the Louisville Colonels in 1891. He was born John George Werntz....
, 44, second baseman for the 1891 Louisville Colonels1891 Louisville Colonels seasonThe Louisville Colonels baseball team finished with a 54-83 record, collapsing back into mediocrity after their pennant winning season of 1890. They finished the season in eighth place in the American Association...
- September 21 - Claude GouzzieClaude GouzzieClaude Gouzzie was a second baseman in Major League Baseball. He played in one game for the St. Louis Browns of the American League on July 22, 1903.-External links:...
, 34, second baseman for the 1903 St. Louis Browns1903 St. Louis Browns seasonThe St. Louis Browns season was a season in American baseball. The team finished 6th in the American League with a record of 65 wins and 74 losses, 26½ games behind the Boston Americans.- Roster :- Starters by position :...
- September 23 - Charlie BuffintonCharlie BuffintonCharles G. Buffinton, born Buffington , was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1892...
, 46, pitcher for Boston and Philadelphia teams who won 233 games, including 48 for the 1884 Boston Beaneaters1884 Boston Beaneaters season-Roster:-Starters by position:Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in-Other batters:Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg...
October-December
- October 4 - Frank LearyFrank LearyFrancis Patrick Leary was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Cincinnati Reds in 1907.-External links:...
, 26, pitcher for the 1907 Cincinnati Reds1907 Cincinnati Reds seasonThe 1907 Cincinnati Reds season was a season in American baseball. The team finished sixth in the National League with a record of 66-87, 41½ games behind the Chicago Cubs.- Regular season :...
- October 12 - Whitey GibsonWhitey GibsonLeighton P. "Whitey" Gibson was a professional baseball catcher in the major leagues in 1888 for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association. He remained active in the minor leagues through 1893.-External links:...
, 39, catcher for the 1888 Philadelphia Athletics1888 Philadelphia Athletics seasonThe 1888 Philadelphia Athletics finished with a 81-52 record and finished in third place in the American Association.- Roster :- Starters by position :...
- October 28 - Ted KennedyTed Kennedy (baseball)Theodore A. Kennedy , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Louisville Colonels, Philadelphia Athletics, and Chicago White Stockings.-External links:...
, 42, pitcher for the Chicago White Stockings (1885) and Louisville Colonels (1886)
- November 26 - Eddie Burke, 41, outfielder for the Phillies/Alleghenys/Brewers/Giants from 1890 to 1895, who topped the National League in games played (135) and times hit by pitches (25) in 1893
- December 8 - Washington FulmerWashington FulmerWashington Fayette Fulmer was an American professional baseball player who played one game, in center field for the 1875 Brooklyn Atlantics of the National Association. He is an older brother to Chick Fulmer, who also played professional baseball...
, 67, outfielder for the 1875 Brooklyn Atlantics1875 Brooklyn Atlantics seasonThe Brooklyn Atlantics played in 1875 as a member of the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players. They finished eleventh in the league with a record of 2-42. The league folded at the conclusion of the season.-Roster:-Batting:...
- December 27 - Jim AndrewsJim AndrewsJames Pratt Andrews was a Major League Baseball right fielder in 1890 for the Chicago Colts of the National League. He was a native of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts....
, 42, right fielder for the 1890 Chicago Colts1890 Chicago Colts season- Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg...
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- December 31 - Jocko FlynnJocko FlynnJohn A. "Jocko" Flynn , was a Major League Baseball player who played pitcher only in the 1886 season, after which he developed arm problems that kept him from pitching again. He would play for the Chicago White Stockings...
, 43, pitcher/outfielder for the 1886 Chicago White Stockings1886 Chicago White Stockings season- Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg...