About Bud Clancy
Lived 1900 – 1968 (aged 68). Bud Clancy was an American baseball player.
John William "Bud" Clancy (September 15, 1900 – September 26, 1968) was an American professional baseball first baseman. He played ten seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1924 to 1934 for the Chicago White Sox, Brooklyn Dodgers, and Philadelphia Phillies.
While playing for the White Sox in 1930, Clancy became the first first baseman since 1891 to record no putouts or assists in a nine inning game.
In 522 games over nine seasons, Clancy posted a .281 batting average (504-for-1796) with 204 runs, 69 doubles, 26 triples, 12 home runs, 198 RBIs, 111 bases on balls.325 on-base percentage and .368 slugging percentage. He finished his career with a .992 fielding percentage as a first baseman.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bud Clancy?
American baseball player (1900-1968)
When was Bud Clancy born?
Bud Clancy was born on 15 September 1900 in Odell.
When did Bud Clancy die?
Bud Clancy died on 26 September 1968 in Ottumwa.
What was Bud Clancy's occupation?
Bud Clancy was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bud Clancy?
Bud Clancy was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bud Clancy. https://biography.guide/bud-clancy/
MLA: "Bud Clancy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bud-clancy/.
Chicago: "Bud Clancy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bud-clancy/.
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