About Matthew Porter
Lived 1858 – 1906 (aged 47–48). Matthew Porter was an American baseball player.
Matthew Sheldon Porter (1858 – September 28, 1906), was an American Major League Baseball player who, for a short time in , managed and played for the Kansas City Cowboys of the Union Association. During his 16 games as manager, his team won three games and lost 13. He inserted himself into the line-up three times, all in center field, and produced one hit, a double, in 12 at bats.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Matthew Porter?
Major League Baseball player, manager
When was Matthew Porter born?
Matthew Porter was born in 1858 in New York City.
When did Matthew Porter die?
Matthew Porter died on 28 September 1906 in Pijijiapan.
What was Matthew Porter's occupation?
Matthew Porter was a baseball player.
What nationality was Matthew Porter?
Matthew Porter was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matthew Porter. https://biography.guide/matthew-porter/
MLA: "Matthew Porter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/matthew-porter/.
Chicago: "Matthew Porter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/matthew-porter/.
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