About Newt Hunter
Lived 1880 – 1963 (aged 83). Newt Hunter was an American baseball player.
Frederick Creighton "Newt" Hunter (January 5, 1880 – October 26, 1963) was an American first baseman, coach and scout in Major League Baseball. He appeared in 65 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates in , and served as a coach for the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies (–, –).
Hunter was a native of Chillicothe, Ohio; he batted and threw right-handed and was listed as tall and . During his stint with the 1911 Pirates, Hunter, then 31, collected 53 hits, including ten doubles, six triples and two home runs. He had a lengthy minor-league career as a player and playing manager (1903–1918, 1924).
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Who was Newt Hunter?
Major League Baseball first baseman
When was Newt Hunter born?
Newt Hunter was born on 5 January 1880 in Chillicothe.
When did Newt Hunter die?
Newt Hunter died on 26 October 1963 in Columbus.
What was Newt Hunter's occupation?
Newt Hunter was a baseball player.
What nationality was Newt Hunter?
Newt Hunter was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Newt Hunter. https://biography.guide/newt-hunter/
MLA: "Newt Hunter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/newt-hunter/.
Chicago: "Newt Hunter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/newt-hunter/.
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