About Eddie Phillips
Lived 1901 – 1968 (aged 66). Eddie Phillips was an American baseball player.
Edward David Phillips (February 17, 1901 – January 26, 1968) was an American professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1924 through 1935 for the Boston Braves, Detroit Tigers, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, Washington Senators, and Cleveland Indians. Phillips was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. He batted and threw right-handed.
He helped the Yankees win the 1932 World Series.
In 6 seasons he played in 312 games and had 997 at bats, 82 runs, 236 hits, 54 doubles, 6 triples, 14 home runs, 126 RBI, 3 stolen bases, 104 walks.237 batting average.312 on-base percentage.345 slugging percentage, 344 total bases and 15 sacrifice hits.
He died in Buffalo, New York at the age of 66.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eddie Phillips?
American baseball player
When was Eddie Phillips born?
Eddie Phillips was born on 17 February 1901 in Worcester.
When did Eddie Phillips die?
Eddie Phillips died on 26 January 1968 in Buffalo.
What was Eddie Phillips's occupation?
Eddie Phillips was a baseball player.
What nationality was Eddie Phillips?
Eddie Phillips was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eddie Phillips (catcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Phillips. https://biography.guide/eddie-phillips-baseball-player-1901/
MLA: "Eddie Phillips." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-phillips-baseball-player-1901/.
Chicago: "Eddie Phillips." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eddie-phillips-baseball-player-1901/.
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