About Pop Foster
Lived 1878 – 1944 (aged 66). Pop Foster was an American baseball player and basketball coach.
Clarence Francis "Pop" Foster (April 4, 1878 – April 16, 1944) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the New York Giants, Washington Senators and Chicago White Sox. He played a total of 18 seasons in baseball, four at the Major League level and 14 in minor league baseball.
Professional career
New York Giants Foster began his professional career with the New York Giants in at the age of 20. He batted .268 with 30 hits, six doubles and nine RBIs.
In Foster hit .296 with 89 hits, nine doubles, seven triples, three home runs 57 RBIs and seven stolen bases in 84 games. Foster established a career high in batting average. The Bulldogs finished with a 5–7 record in his lone season at the helm.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pop Foster?
American baseball player (1878–1944)
When was Pop Foster born?
Pop Foster was born on 8 April 1878 in New Haven.
When did Pop Foster die?
Pop Foster died on 16 April 1944 in Princeton.
What was Pop Foster's occupation?
Pop Foster was a baseball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was Pop Foster?
Pop Foster was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pop Foster. https://biography.guide/pop-foster/
MLA: "Pop Foster." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pop-foster/.
Chicago: "Pop Foster." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pop-foster/.
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