About Ed Cartwright
Lived 1859 – 1933 (aged 73). Ed Cartwright was an American baseball player.
Edward Charles "Jumbo" Cartwright (October 6, 1859 – September 3, 1933) was an American professional baseball first baseman who played in the major leagues in 1890 and from 1894 to 1897. He played for the St. Louis Browns of the American Association and the Washington Senators of the National League.
Cartwright is most famous for having seven RBIs in one inning, accomplished with the Browns on September 23, 1890; his record would stand for nearly 109 years until it was broken by Fernando Tatís of the St. Louis Cardinals on April 23, 1999. Cartwright also hit for the cycle on September 30, 1895, while playing for the Senators against the Boston Beaneaters.
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Who was Ed Cartwright?
American baseball player
When was Ed Cartwright born?
Ed Cartwright was born on 6 October 1859 in Johnstown.
When did Ed Cartwright die?
Ed Cartwright died on 3 September 1933 in St. Petersburg.
What was Ed Cartwright's occupation?
Ed Cartwright was a baseball player.
What nationality was Ed Cartwright?
Ed Cartwright was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ed Cartwright. https://biography.guide/ed-cartwright/
MLA: "Ed Cartwright." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ed-cartwright/.
Chicago: "Ed Cartwright." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ed-cartwright/.
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