About Cliff Blankenship
Lived 1880 – 1956 (aged 76). Cliff Blankenship was an American baseball player.
Clifford Douglas Blankenship (April 10, 1880 – April 26, 1956) was an American professional baseball player. He played his first game on April 17, 1905 for the Cincinnati Reds. He played his 95th and final game on August 18, 1909 for the Washington Senators. He continued playing in the minor leagues until 1916. He also managed in the minors from 1910 to 1922.
In 1907, Senators manager Joe Cantillon sent Blankenship, who was injured with a broken finger, to Weiser, Idaho to scout pitcher Walter Johnson. Blankenship successfully persuaded Johnson to accept a Washington contract.
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Who was Cliff Blankenship?
American baseball player (1880–1956)
When was Cliff Blankenship born?
Cliff Blankenship was born on 10 April 1880 in Columbus.
When did Cliff Blankenship die?
Cliff Blankenship died on 26 April 1956 in Oakland.
What was Cliff Blankenship's occupation?
Cliff Blankenship was a baseball player.
What nationality was Cliff Blankenship?
Cliff Blankenship was American.
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