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Phil Saylor

1871 – 1937

American baseball player

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Lived 1871 – 1937 (aged 66). Phil Saylor was an American baseball player.

Philip Andrew Saylor (January 2, 1871 – July 23, 1937), nicknamed "Lefty", was an American football quarterback for Ohio Wesleyan University and college baseball pitcher best remembered for a "cup of coffee" appearance with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Early life Saylor was born in 1871 in Van Wert, Ohio. He became a left-handed pitcher for the Ohio Wesleyan baseball team, where he acquired the nickname "Lefty." At the end of Saylor's senior year the OWU students put together an American football team, and Saylor was named the quarterback. His first and only appearance with the team was in the first game for the OWU football program, a 20–14 loss to the Ohio State University team on May 3, 1890. The game was also the first for the Ohio State squad.

Career After graduating from Ohio Wesleyan, Saylor focused on his baseball career. On July 11, 1891, he made his only appearance with the Phillies, three innings of relief pitching against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Saylor gave up two hits and two runs in an 11–0 loss, including one home run. Saylor died in 1937 in West Alexandria, Ohio.

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Ohio Wesleyan University
Also known as
Philip Andrew Saylor

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Phil Saylor?

American baseball player (1871-1937)

When was Phil Saylor born?

Phil Saylor was born on 2 January 1871 in Van Wert County.

When did Phil Saylor die?

Phil Saylor died on 23 July 1937 in West Alexandria.

What was Phil Saylor's occupation?

Phil Saylor was a baseball player.

What nationality was Phil Saylor?

Phil Saylor was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Phil Saylor

· Wikidata: Q7182381

· DBpedia: Phil Saylor

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