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Edward Santry

1861 – 1899

American baseball player

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About Edward Santry

Lived 1861 – 1899 (aged 37–38). Edward Santry was an American baseball player.

Edward Santry (1861 – March 6, 1899) was an American professional baseball player who played in six Major League Baseball games for the Detroit Wolverines in August 1884.

Early years Santry was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1861.

Professional baseball Santry made his debut in Major League Baseball on August 7, 1884, with the Detroit Wolverines. His major league career lasted less than a week, with his last major league game on August 12, 1884. Santry compiled a .182 batting average and scored one run in 22 at bats for the Wolverines.

In 1886, Santry played minor league baseball for Oshkosh in the Northwestern League and the Memphis Grays of the Southern Association. He was also a "player of note in Chicago semi-professional circles."

Santry should not be confused with Eddie Santry, a fellow Chicago native who held the featherweight boxing championship from 1899 to 1900.

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1861, Chicago
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edward Santry?

American baseball player

When was Edward Santry born?

Edward Santry was born in 1861 in Chicago.

When did Edward Santry die?

Edward Santry died on 6 March 1899 in Chicago.

What was Edward Santry's occupation?

Edward Santry was a baseball player.

What nationality was Edward Santry?

Edward Santry was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edward Santry

· Wikidata: Q5345222

· DBpedia: Edward Santry

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