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Eddie Boyle

1874 – 1941

American baseball player

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Lived 1874 – 1941 (aged 66). Eddie Boyle was an American baseball player.

Edward Joseph Boyle (May 8, 1874 – February 10, 1941) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Louisville Colonels and the Pittsburgh Pirates during the season. Listed at 6' 3", 200 lb., Boyle batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. His older brother, Jack Boyle, also played in the majors.

In a one-season career, Boyle went hitless in 14 at-bats in five games (.000). In five catching appearances, he committed two errors in 22 chances for a .909 fielding percentage. Boyle started with Atlanta in 1893. He also played for Sioux City and St. Paul, both managed by Charles Comiskey. Another one of Boyle's manager, Connie Mack, said that Eddie was the most accurate catcher of the day. Boyle retired due to a foot ailment. He opened Eddie Boyle's Café at 1134 W. 8th St in Cincinnati, not far from his brother Jack's Cafe at 7th and Central. He worked at the Cafe with his wife Winnifred until his death in 1941.

Boyle died in his homeland of Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 66. He was the brother of Jack Boyle and the uncle of Buzz Boyle and Jimmy Boyle.

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Who was Eddie Boyle?

American baseball player

When was Eddie Boyle born?

Eddie Boyle was born on 8 May 1874 in Cincinnati.

When did Eddie Boyle die?

Eddie Boyle died on 9 February 1941 in Cincinnati.

What was Eddie Boyle's occupation?

Eddie Boyle was a baseball player.

What nationality was Eddie Boyle?

Eddie Boyle was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eddie Boyle

· Wikidata: Q5335868

· DBpedia: Eddie Boyle

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