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Asa Stratton

1853 – 1925

Major League Baseball player

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About Asa Stratton

Lived 1853 – 1925 (aged 72). Asa Stratton was an American baseball player, lawyer, music critic and journalist.

Asa Evans Stratton (February 10, 1853 – August 14, 1925) was an American newspaper editor, lawyer, and baseball player who played one game for the Worcester Ruby Legs in 1881.

Early life Stratton was born on February 10, 1853, in Grafton, Massachusetts, to Cyrus W. Stratton and Eliza A. (Bosworth) Stratton.

Baseball Stratton attended Brown University, where he played on the school's baseball team and was managing editor of the school newspaper, Libre Braunensis. He graduated in 1873 and went on to attend the Boston University School of Law and play semipro baseball for a number of teams including Live Oak and the Rolestone nine in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

On June 17, 1881, Stratton appeared in a game at shortstop for the Worcester Ruby Legs. In that game, he had one hit in four at bats. He was the first Brown alumnus to play in the majors.

Personal life On April 10, 1878, Stratton married Ada F. Bigelow. They had one child, Helen Florence Stratton.

Death Stratton died in his home at 80 Highland Ave. in Fitchburg on August 14, 1925. The cause of death was listed as "shock".

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Brown University, Boston University School of Law
Also known as
Asa Evans Stratton

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Asa Stratton?

Major League Baseball player

When was Asa Stratton born?

Asa Stratton was born on 10 February 1853 in Grafton.

When did Asa Stratton die?

Asa Stratton died on 14 August 1925 in Fitchburg.

What was Asa Stratton's occupation?

Asa Stratton was a baseball player, lawyer, music critic and journalist.

What nationality was Asa Stratton?

Asa Stratton was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Asa Stratton

· Wikidata: Q4803164

· DBpedia: Asa Stratton

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