About Otto Krueger
Lived 1876 – 1961 (aged 84). Otto Krueger was an American baseball player.
Arthur William "Otto" Krueger (September 17, 1876 – February 20, 1961) was an American Major League Baseball player. Krueger played from to with several teams. He batted and threw right-handed.
He was born in Chicago, Illinois and died in St. Louis, Missouri.
Krueger was nicknamed "Oom Paul" after the president of the Transvaal, Paul Kruger, reflecting the strong American interest in the South African War.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Otto Krueger?
Major League Baseball player (1876-1961)
When was Otto Krueger born?
Otto Krueger was born on 17 September 1876 in Chicago.
When did Otto Krueger die?
Otto Krueger died on 20 February 1961 in St. Louis.
What was Otto Krueger's occupation?
Otto Krueger was a baseball player.
What nationality was Otto Krueger?
Otto Krueger was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Otto Krueger (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Otto Krueger. https://biography.guide/otto-krueger-baseball-player/
MLA: "Otto Krueger." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/otto-krueger-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Otto Krueger." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/otto-krueger-baseball-player/.
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