About Charlie Mason
Lived 1853 – 1936 (aged 83). Charlie Mason was an American baseball player.
Charles E. Mason (June 25, 1853 – October 21, 1936) was an American professional baseball player who played from 1875–1883, primarily as an outfielder.
Mason was considered a pioneer of baseball in Philadelphia. When Mason fell in 1879, a benefit game was played between the city's top professionals at Recreation Park and the gate receipts donated to Mason. The Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Athletics played an exhibition benefit game to honor Mason on April 10, 1928 at Shibe Park.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charlie Mason?
American baseball player
When was Charlie Mason born?
Charlie Mason was born on 25 June 1853 in New Orleans.
When did Charlie Mason die?
Charlie Mason died on 21 October 1936 in Philadelphia.
What was Charlie Mason's occupation?
Charlie Mason was a baseball player.
What nationality was Charlie Mason?
Charlie Mason was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charlie Mason (1870s outfielder)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charlie Mason. https://biography.guide/charlie-mason-baseball-player-1853/
MLA: "Charlie Mason." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charlie-mason-baseball-player-1853/.
Chicago: "Charlie Mason." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charlie-mason-baseball-player-1853/.
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