About Art Hagan
Lived 1863 – 1936 (aged 73). Art Hagan was an American baseball player.
Arthur Charles Hagan (March 17, 1863 – March 25, 1936) was an American Major League Baseball player who pitched for two seasons; Philadelphia Quakers of the National League in , and with the Buffalo Bisons in both 1883 and .
On August 21, 1883, when the Quakers traveled to Providence, Rhode Island to play the Providence Grays, Manager Bob Ferguson, needed to increase ticket sales on the road because the American Association entry in Philadelphia had forced the Quakers to reduce prices to 25 cents a game. He gave the starting pitcher duties to Art, who was a Rhode Island native, with the idea the appearance of Hagen would draw the locals. The strategy worked as the fans came in large numbers. However, Hagen surrendered 28 runs and the Quakers made 20 errors behind him, as Philadelphia lost in the most lopsided shutout in major league history, 28–0. Charles "Old Hoss" Radbourn was the winning pitcher.
Art died at the age of 73 in his hometown of Providence, and is interred at St. Ann Cemetery in Cranston, Rhode Island.
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Who was Art Hagan?
Major League Baseball player
When was Art Hagan born?
Art Hagan was born on 17 March 1863 in Providence.
When did Art Hagan die?
Art Hagan died on 25 March 1936 in Providence.
What was Art Hagan's occupation?
Art Hagan was a baseball player.
What nationality was Art Hagan?
Art Hagan was American.
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