About Harrison Spence
Lived 1856 – 1908 (aged 52). Harrison Spence was an American baseball player.
Harrison L. Spence (February 22, 1856 – May 17, 1908) was an American professional baseball player and manager. He managed the Indianapolis Hoosiers of the National League in 1888, leading the team to 50 wins, with 85 losses, in 136 games.
Spence also played and managed in minor league baseball. His playing career began in 1877, being interrupted in 1888 and resuming for one final season in 1889. In 1885, he served as player-manager of the Toronto club in the Canadian League. He returned to manage one final season in 1899 with the Portland Phenoms of the New England League before retiring.
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Who was Harrison Spence?
American baseball player (1856–1908)
When was Harrison Spence born?
Harrison Spence was born on 22 February 1856 in New York City.
When did Harrison Spence die?
Harrison Spence died on 17 May 1908 in Chicago.
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Harrison Spence was a baseball player.
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Harrison Spence was American.
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