About Elmer Horton
Lived 1869 – 1918 (aged 48). Elmer Horton was an American baseball player.
Ellis Elmer Horton (September 4, 1866 – August 12, 1920), nicknamed "Herky Jerky", was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball who played in two games with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1896 and in one game for the Brooklyn Bridegrooms in 1898.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Elmer Horton?
American baseball player
When was Elmer Horton born?
Elmer Horton was born on 4 September 1869 in Hamilton.
When did Elmer Horton die?
Elmer Horton died on 17 July 1918 in Newark.
What was Elmer Horton's occupation?
Elmer Horton was a baseball player.
What nationality was Elmer Horton?
Elmer Horton was American.
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· DBpedia: Elmer Horton (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elmer Horton. https://biography.guide/elmer-horton/
MLA: "Elmer Horton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/elmer-horton/.
Chicago: "Elmer Horton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/elmer-horton/.
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