About Brownie Foreman
Lived 1875 – 1926 (aged 51). Brownie Foreman was an American baseball player.
John Davis "Brownie" Foreman (August 6, 1875 – October 10, 1926) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in the major leagues for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds of the National League during 1895–1896. Listed at and , he threw and batted left-handed.
In a two-season major league career, Foreman posted a 12–12 record with a 4.97 earned run average in 32 games pitched (29 starts), while registering 20 complete games, one shutout, and innings pitched. Foreman also played several minor leagues seasons, competing in the Virginia State League in 1895, the Western League in 1897, the Canadian League in 1898, and the Eastern League in 1900.
Foreman died in his hometown of Baltimore in 1926, aged 51. His older brother, Frank Foreman (nicknamed "Monkey"), was also a major league pitcher.
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Who was Brownie Foreman?
American baseball player (1875-1926)
When was Brownie Foreman born?
Brownie Foreman was born on 6 August 1875 in Baltimore.
When did Brownie Foreman die?
Brownie Foreman died on 10 October 1926 in Baltimore.
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Brownie Foreman was a baseball player.
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Brownie Foreman was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brownie Foreman. https://biography.guide/brownie-foreman/
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