About Harry Staley
Lived 1866 – 1910 (aged 43). Harry Staley was an American baseball player.
Henry Eli Staley (November 3, 1866 – January 12, 1910) was an American professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues from 1888 to 1895. He played for the Boston Beaneaters, Pittsburgh Alleghenys/Pirates, Pittsburgh Burghers, and St. Louis Browns. On June 1, 1893, in a game against the Louisville Colonels, Staley had nine runs batted in, a record for most RBIs in a game by a pitcher. The record stood for over 70 years until equaled by Atlanta Braves pitcher Tony Cloninger in 1966.
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Who was Harry Staley?
American baseball player
When was Harry Staley born?
Harry Staley was born on 3 November 1866 in Jacksonville.
When did Harry Staley die?
Harry Staley died on 12 January 1910 in Battle Creek.
What was Harry Staley's occupation?
Harry Staley was a baseball player.
What nationality was Harry Staley?
Harry Staley was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Staley. https://biography.guide/harry-staley/
MLA: "Harry Staley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-staley/.
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