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Foghorn Bradley

1855 – 1900

Major League Baseball player, Umpire

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Lived 1855 – 1900 (aged 44). Foghorn Bradley was an American baseball player.

George H. "Foghorn" Bradley (July 1, 1855 – March 31, 1900) was an American umpire in Major League Baseball for six full seasons who was born in Medford, Massachusetts. He also played one season in the National League.

Playing career Bradley played his only season in the major leagues in for the Boston Red Caps, after having been a late-season signing by Harry Wright. He started 21 of the team's last 22 games that season, becoming the team's ace. His totals for the season included nine wins and 10 losses in 22 games pitched. He started 21 games, completing 16 of them including one shutout.

In total, he officially umpired in 344 games, during an era in which more than one umpire was rarely used in games. Bradley died in Philadelphia at the age of 44, and was buried in the Philadelphia Cemetery. He was later re-buried in Forest Hills Cemetery in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania.

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Who was Foghorn Bradley?

Major League Baseball player, Umpire

When was Foghorn Bradley born?

Foghorn Bradley was born on 1 July 1855 in Medford.

When did Foghorn Bradley die?

Foghorn Bradley died on 31 March 1900 in Philadelphia.

What was Foghorn Bradley's occupation?

Foghorn Bradley was a baseball player.

What nationality was Foghorn Bradley?

Foghorn Bradley was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Foghorn Bradley

· Wikidata: Q5464112

· DBpedia: Foghorn Bradley

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