About Ernie Alten
Lived 1894 – 1981 (aged 86). Ernie Alten was an American baseball player.
Ernest Matthias Alten (December 1, 1894 – September 9, 1981), nicknamed "Lefty", was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. Alten played for the Detroit Tigers in the 1920 season. In 14 career games, he had a 0–1 record with a 9.00 ERA. He batted right and threw left-handed.
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Who was Ernie Alten?
American baseball player (1894-1981)
When was Ernie Alten born?
Ernie Alten was born on 1 December 1894 in Avon.
When did Ernie Alten die?
Ernie Alten died on 9 September 1981 in Napa.
What was Ernie Alten's occupation?
Ernie Alten was a baseball player.
What nationality was Ernie Alten?
Ernie Alten was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernie Alten. https://biography.guide/ernie-alten/
MLA: "Ernie Alten." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ernie-alten/.
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