About Marty Callaghan
Lived 1900 – 1975 (aged 75). Marty Callaghan was an American baseball player.
Martin Francis Callaghan (June 9, 1900 – June 23, 1975) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder who played for four seasons. He played for the Chicago Cubs from 1922 to 1923 and the Cincinnati Reds in 1928 and 1930.
A 1916 graduate of Norwood High School, Callaghan was highly celebrated in his hometown of Norwood, Massachusetts. A "Marty Callaghan Day" was once held, which attracted many spectators and the Norwood Brass Band.
In addition to his 4 major league seasons, Callaghan played 11 seasons in the minor leagues, playing until 1934. Callaghan has the distinction of being one of few players in major league history that have batted three times in one inning, a feat that Callaghan accomplished on August 25, 1922. He had two singles and a strikeout during the fourth inning of a 26-23 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies
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Who was Marty Callaghan?
American baseball player (1900-1975)
When was Marty Callaghan born?
Marty Callaghan was born on 9 June 1900 in Norwood.
When did Marty Callaghan die?
Marty Callaghan died on 23 June 1975 in Norfolk.
What was Marty Callaghan's occupation?
Marty Callaghan was a baseball player.
What nationality was Marty Callaghan?
Marty Callaghan was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marty Callaghan. https://biography.guide/marty-callaghan/
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