About Elmer Cleveland
Lived 1862 – 1913 (aged 51). Elmer Cleveland was an American baseball player.
Elmer Ellsworth Cleveland (September 15, 1862 – October 8, 1913) was an American professional baseball third baseman who played in Major League Baseball. He began his professional career in the Western Interstate League in 1883 and then joined the Cincinnati Outlaw Reds of the Union Association in 1884. He played in 29 games with the Reds and hit .322.
From 1885 to 1887, he was back in the minors in the Southern League and Northwestern League. He returned to the majors in 1888 with the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Alleghenys of the National League.
After two seasons with Omaha of the Western Association, he played in the American Association with the Columbus Solons. He ended his career in the Pennsylvania State League in 1892.
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Who was Elmer Cleveland?
American baseball player (1862-1913)
When was Elmer Cleveland born?
Elmer Cleveland was born on 15 September 1862 in Washington, D.C..
When did Elmer Cleveland die?
Elmer Cleveland died on 8 October 1913 in Zimmerman.
What was Elmer Cleveland's occupation?
Elmer Cleveland was a baseball player.
What nationality was Elmer Cleveland?
Elmer Cleveland was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elmer Cleveland. https://biography.guide/elmer-cleveland/
MLA: "Elmer Cleveland." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/elmer-cleveland/.
Chicago: "Elmer Cleveland." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/elmer-cleveland/.
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