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Herman Pitz

1865 – 1924

American baseball player

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Lived 1865 – 1924 (aged 59). Herman Pitz was an American baseball player.

Herman Pitz (July 18, 1865 – September 3, 1924) was a 19th-century American Major League Baseball player. Primarily a catcher, he also played third base and outfield with the Syracuse Stars and Brooklyn Gladiators of the American Association in 1890. He remained active in minor league baseball through 1895.

While playing minor league baseball in the Southern Tier of New York, Pitz helped get young John McGraw and Wee Willie Keeler into baseball.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Herman Pitz?

American baseball player (1865–1924)

When was Herman Pitz born?

Herman Pitz was born on 18 July 1865 in Brooklyn.

When did Herman Pitz die?

Herman Pitz died on 3 September 1924 in Far Rockaway.

What was Herman Pitz's occupation?

Herman Pitz was a baseball player.

What nationality was Herman Pitz?

Herman Pitz was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Herman Pitz

· Wikidata: Q5740107

· DBpedia: Herman Pitz

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