Nick Allen

Artemus Ward "Nick" Allen (September 14, 1888 – October 16, 1939) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Buffalo Buffeds/Blues, Chicago Cubs, and Cincinnati Reds. Allen became a minor league baseball manager after his playing career was over and earned the nickname "Roarin' Nick" for his altercations with umpires. He stood at 6' 0" and weighed 180 lbs.

Career Allen was born in Norton, Kansas.

In February 1914, Allen signed with the Federal League's Buffalo Buffeds. He made his major league debut on May 1, 1914 In 1915, he returned and played in an MLB career-high 84 games. He committed 21 errors and batted .205. In mid-1929, he took over as manager for the Tulsa Oilers of the Western League and guided that team to a pennant, as well.

Allen was a manager and scout for various teams in the 1930s. Known as "Roarin' Nick" because of his "umpire baiting" on the field, Allen claimed that his actions were done solely to increase attendance at the ballpark.

Allen was hospitalized in February 1939 for cancer, and he died on October 16, 1939. He is buried at Ninnescah Cemetery in Udall, Kansas.