About Doc Scanlan
Lived 1881 – 1949 (aged 68). Doc Scanlan was an American baseball player.
William Dennis Scanlan (March 7, 1881 – May 29, 1949) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. Scanlan pitched from 1903 to 1911 with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Brooklyn Dodgers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Doc Scanlan?
American baseball player (1881–1949)
When was Doc Scanlan born?
Doc Scanlan was born on 7 March 1881 in Syracuse.
When did Doc Scanlan die?
Doc Scanlan died on 29 May 1949 in Brooklyn.
What was Doc Scanlan's occupation?
Doc Scanlan was a baseball player.
What nationality was Doc Scanlan?
Doc Scanlan was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doc Scanlan. https://biography.guide/doc-scanlan/
MLA: "Doc Scanlan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/doc-scanlan/.
Chicago: "Doc Scanlan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/doc-scanlan/.
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