About Elmer Foster
Lived 1861 – 1946 (aged 84). Elmer Foster was an American baseball player.
Elmer Ellsworth Foster (August 15, 1861 – July 22, 1946) was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1886 to 1891. He played for the New York Metropolitans, New York Giants, and Chicago Colts.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Elmer Foster?
American baseball player
When was Elmer Foster born?
Elmer Foster was born on 15 August 1861 in Minneapolis.
When did Elmer Foster die?
Elmer Foster died on 22 July 1946 in Deephaven.
What was Elmer Foster's occupation?
Elmer Foster was a baseball player.
What nationality was Elmer Foster?
Elmer Foster was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elmer Foster. https://biography.guide/elmer-foster/
MLA: "Elmer Foster." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/elmer-foster/.
Chicago: "Elmer Foster." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/elmer-foster/.
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