About Howdy Caton
Lived 1894 – 1948 (aged 53). Howdy Caton was an American baseball player.
James Howard "Howdy" Caton (July 16, 1894 – January 8, 1948) was an American professional baseball player. He was a shortstop over parts of four seasons (1917–20) with the Pittsburgh Pirates. For his career, he compiled a .226 batting average in 814 at-bats, with 53 runs batted in.
He was born and later died in Zanesville, Ohio at the age of 53.
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Who was Howdy Caton?
American baseball player
When was Howdy Caton born?
Howdy Caton was born on 16 July 1894 in Zanesville.
When did Howdy Caton die?
Howdy Caton died on 8 January 1948 in Zanesville.
What was Howdy Caton's occupation?
Howdy Caton was a baseball player.
What nationality was Howdy Caton?
Howdy Caton was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Howdy Caton. https://biography.guide/howdy-caton/
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