About Dick Van Zant
Lived 1864 – 1912 (aged 47–48). Dick Van Zant was an American baseball player.
Richard Van Zant (November 1864 – August 6, 1912) was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball. Nicknamed "Foghorn Dick", he played 10 games for the Cleveland Blues during the 1888 season. He died in 1912 and is buried in Earlham Cemetery in Richmond, Indiana.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Van Zant?
American baseball player (1864-1912)
When was Dick Van Zant born?
Dick Van Zant was born in 1864 in Richmond.
When did Dick Van Zant die?
Dick Van Zant died on 6 August 1912 in Richmond.
What was Dick Van Zant's occupation?
Dick Van Zant was a baseball player.
What nationality was Dick Van Zant?
Dick Van Zant was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Van Zant. https://biography.guide/dick-van-zant/
MLA: "Dick Van Zant." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dick-van-zant/.
Chicago: "Dick Van Zant." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dick-van-zant/.
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