Alfred Bergman

Alfred Henry "Big Dutch" Bergman (September 27, 1889 – June 20, 1961) was an American second baseman who played for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was also known for being a multi-sport college athlete at the University of Notre Dame.

Early life and education "Big Dutch" Bergman was born on September 27, 1889, in Peru, Indiana, and went on to attend the University of Notre Dame. His brother Arthur, known as "Little Dutch" also attended Notre Dame, and went on to become head coach of the Washington Redskins. His youngest brother Joe Bergman (Dutch the III) was a decorated athlete at Notre Dame and played baseball, track and football. He played football, baseball, basketball and was a team captain on the track team. As the kickoff returner for the football team in 1911, Bergman set a presently unbreakable record with a 105-yard return against Loyola; at the time the fields were 110 yards long. Three years later, Bergman became the starting quarterback for Jesse Harper's 1914 team, which finished the season with six wins and two losses. During the 1914 season, Bergman was named All-American quarterback.

Professional baseball career After graduation, Bergman played baseball for the Peru Greys, owned by his father. A month later, he returned to his home in Indiana, two weeks after playing his final game on September 12. In eight games, Bergman had three hits in 14 at-bats, as well as a triple.

War service In 1917, Bergman enrolled in officers' training camp and was commissioned as a captain for World War I.

Bergman left the service in 1919 and became a plant manager at the American Stationery company in Peru, Indiana.