About Al Pratt
Lived 1847 – 1937 (aged 90). Al Pratt was an American baseball player.
Albert G. Pratt (November 19, 1847 – November 21, 1937), nicknamed "Uncle Al",
A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pratt was 5'7", 140 lbs., and compiled a 12–26 record in 43 professional games as a hurler. In successive years with Cleveland, 1871–1872, Pratt hit .262 and .277 in 45 games with a total of 52 hits.
Pratt managed the Portsmouth, Ohio baseball team in 1868. Afterward he was a member of the Forest City Club of Cleveland in the Professional League of Baseball Players. This was the first professional league in America.
In 1880 Pratt founded the first major league club in Pittsburgh, the Alleghenys (later renamed the Pittsburgh Pirates), which joined the American Association.
Pratt celebrated his 90th birthday two days before his death in Pittsburgh on November 21, 1937. He was buried, according to his request, attired in his Grand Army of the Republic uniform.
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Who was Al Pratt?
professional baseball player (1847–1937)
When was Al Pratt born?
Al Pratt was born on 19 November 1847 in Pittsburgh.
When did Al Pratt die?
Al Pratt died on 21 November 1937 in Pittsburgh.
What was Al Pratt's occupation?
Al Pratt was a baseball player.
What nationality was Al Pratt?
Al Pratt was American.
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