About Red Munson
Lived 1883 – 1957 (aged 73). Red Munson was an American baseball player.
Clarence Hanford "Red" Munson (July 31, 1883 – February 19, 1957) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1905.
In February prior to the 1905 season, Munson was ice skating on the Ohio River to keep in shape when he saved the life of an elderly man who had fallen through the ice.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Red Munson?
Major League Baseball catcher (1883-1957)
When was Red Munson born?
Red Munson was born on 31 July 1883 in Cincinnati.
When did Red Munson die?
Red Munson died on 19 February 1957 in Mishawaka.
What was Red Munson's occupation?
Red Munson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Red Munson?
Red Munson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Red Munson. https://biography.guide/red-munson/
MLA: "Red Munson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/red-munson/.
Chicago: "Red Munson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/red-munson/.
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