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Hank Olmsted

1879 – 1969

American baseball player

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About Hank Olmsted

Lived 1879 – 1969 (aged 89). Hank Olmsted was an American baseball player.

Henry Theodore Olmsted (January 12, 1879 – January 6, 1969) was an American starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Americans during the 1905 season. Listed at , 147 lb., Olmsted batted and threw right-handed. A native of Sac Bay, Michigan, he attended University of Notre Dame and Valparaiso University. He later played for the Denver Grizzlies in the Western League.

Olmsted posted a 1–2 record with a 3.24 ERA in three appearances, including three complete games, six strikeouts, 12 walks, 18 hits allowed, and 25.0 innings of work.

Olmsted died in Bradenton, Florida at age 89.

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University of Notre Dame
Also known as
Henry Theodore Olmsted

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hank Olmsted?

American baseball player (1879–1969)

When was Hank Olmsted born?

Hank Olmsted was born on 12 January 1879 in Sac Bay, Michigan.

When did Hank Olmsted die?

Hank Olmsted died on 6 January 1969 in Bradenton.

What was Hank Olmsted's occupation?

Hank Olmsted was a baseball player.

What nationality was Hank Olmsted?

Hank Olmsted was American.

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· Wikipedia: Hank Olmsted

· Wikidata: Q5648426

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