Harry Berthrong
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Henry Washburn Berthrong (January 1, 1844 – April 28, 1928) was an American
professional baseball player, who played in 17 games for the Washington Olympics
in 1871. He hit .233 in 73 at-bats.
He was a veteran of the Civil War and his chief fame was derived from his painting of candidates in U.S. Presidential elections.
In the Civil War he served with the 140th New York Volunteers, Co. E. and the 5th Corps, Army of the Potomac, before he was discharged on July 13, 1865.
He then served with the Olympics in 1871 and afterwards joined the customs service.
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professional baseball player, who played in 17 games for the Washington Olympics
Washington Olympics
The Olympic Club of Washington, D.C., or Washington Olympics, was an early professional baseball team.When the National Association of Base Ball Players permitted openly professional clubs for the 1869 season, the Olympics were one of twelve to go pro...
in 1871. He hit .233 in 73 at-bats.
He was a veteran of the Civil War and his chief fame was derived from his painting of candidates in U.S. Presidential elections.
In the Civil War he served with the 140th New York Volunteers, Co. E. and the 5th Corps, Army of the Potomac, before he was discharged on July 13, 1865.
He then served with the Olympics in 1871 and afterwards joined the customs service.