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Mark Polhemus

1860 – 1923

American baseball player

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Lived 1860 – 1923 (aged 63). Mark Polhemus was an American baseball player.

Mark S. Polhemus (October 14, 1860 – November 14, 1923) nicknamed "Humpty Dumpty", was an American Major League Baseball player.

Polhemus started the 1887 season with Haverhill of the New England League. He hit .456 in 51 games and was then acquired by the major league Indianapolis Hoosiers. However, he hit and fielded poorly and only saw action in 20 games for the Hoosiers.

In 1888, he went back to the New England League with the Lowell Chippies. He hit .301 and led the Chippies with 14 home runs in just 75 games. In 1889, he played for the New Orleans Pelicans of the Southern League; he had another good season at the plate, leading the league in batting average, hits, doubles, and runs scored. New Orleans won the pennant.

Polhemus played in various other minor leagues through the 1898 season.

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Who was Mark Polhemus?

American baseball player

When was Mark Polhemus born?

Mark Polhemus was born on 14 October 1860 in Brooklyn.

When did Mark Polhemus die?

Mark Polhemus died on 12 November 1923 in Lynn.

What was Mark Polhemus's occupation?

Mark Polhemus was a baseball player.

What nationality was Mark Polhemus?

Mark Polhemus was American.

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· Wikipedia: Mark Polhemus

· Wikidata: Q6769284

· DBpedia: Mark Polhemus

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