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Fred Holmes

1878 – 1956

American baseball player

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About Fred Holmes

Lived 1878 – 1956 (aged 77). Fred Holmes was an American baseball player.

Frederick Clarence Holmes (July 1, 1878 – February 13, 1956) was an American Major League Baseball first baseman and catcher.

Holmes played for the New York Highlanders in and the Chicago Cubs in . In two career games, he had one hit in three at-bats. He batted and threw right-handed.

Holmes was born in Chicago, Illinois and died in Norwood Park, Chicago.

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Also known as
Frederick Clarence Holmes, Frederick Holmes

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Fred Holmes?

American baseball player (1878-1956)

When was Fred Holmes born?

Fred Holmes was born on 1 July 1878 in Chicago.

When did Fred Holmes die?

Fred Holmes died on 13 February 1956 in Chicago.

What was Fred Holmes's occupation?

Fred Holmes was a baseball player.

What nationality was Fred Holmes?

Fred Holmes was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fred Holmes

· Wikidata: Q5495481

· DBpedia: Fred Holmes

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