About Harry Curtis
Lived 1883 – 1951 (aged 68). Harry Curtis was an American baseball player.
Harry Albert Curtis (February 19, 1883 – August 1, 1951) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the New York Giants during the season. He threw right-handed (batting side unknown). A native of Portland, Maine, he attended University of Notre Dame and Syracuse University.
Little is known about this player on a Giants uniform. Curtis was 23 years old when he entered the majors on September 27, 1899, appearing in 11 games as a backup for the team's regular catcher Roger Bresnahan. Parker posted a .222 batting average (2-for-9) with two runs, one RBI, two stolen bases, and a .364 on-base percentage. He played his final game on October 5, and never appeared in a major-league game again.
In 1908, Curtis served as the first bench coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish baseball team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Curtis?
American baseball player (1883–1951)
When was Harry Curtis born?
Harry Curtis was born on 19 February 1883 in Portland.
When did Harry Curtis die?
Harry Curtis died on 1 August 1951 in Evanston.
What was Harry Curtis's occupation?
Harry Curtis was a baseball player.
What nationality was Harry Curtis?
Harry Curtis was American.
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· DBpedia: Harry Curtis (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Curtis. https://biography.guide/harry-curtis-baseball-player/
MLA: "Harry Curtis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-curtis-baseball-player/.
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