Buster Brown
Professional baseball player who played pitcher in the U.S. Major Leagues from 1905-1913
About Buster Brown
Lived 1881 – 1914 (aged 32). Buster Brown was an American baseball player.
Charles Edward "Buster" Brown (August 31, 1881 – February 9, 1914) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from to . He played for the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and Boston Braves. He has the record for the lowest career winning percentage of any pitcher with a minimum of 150 decisions at .327 for a record of 51 wins and 105 losses. Brown died of blood poisoning following an operation to remove a growth under his right arm. He is buried in Onawa, Iowa.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Buster Brown?
professional baseball player who played pitcher in the U.S. Major Leagues from 1905-1913
When was Buster Brown born?
Buster Brown was born on 31 August 1881 in Boone.
When did Buster Brown die?
Buster Brown died on 9 February 1914 in Sioux City.
What was Buster Brown's occupation?
Buster Brown was a baseball player.
What nationality was Buster Brown?
Buster Brown was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Buster Brown (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Buster Brown. https://biography.guide/buster-brown-baseball-player/
MLA: "Buster Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/buster-brown-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Buster Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/buster-brown-baseball-player/.
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