About Sam Brenegan
Lived 1890 – 1956 (aged 65). Sam Brenegan was an American baseball player.
Sam Brenegan (born Olaf Selmar Brenegan ; September 1, 1890 – April 20, 1956) was an American Major League Baseball catcher. He was a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1914. During his one and only game, Brenegan was hit in the hand while catching, which allowed a baserunner to move from second to third. For some time afterwards, any catcher who was hit hard in the hand by the ball was said to have "pulled a brenegan".
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Who was Sam Brenegan?
American baseball player
When was Sam Brenegan born?
Sam Brenegan was born on 1 September 1890 in Galesville.
When did Sam Brenegan die?
Sam Brenegan died on 20 April 1956.
What was Sam Brenegan's occupation?
Sam Brenegan was a baseball player.
What nationality was Sam Brenegan?
Sam Brenegan was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Brenegan. https://biography.guide/sam-brenegan/
MLA: "Sam Brenegan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sam-brenegan/.
Chicago: "Sam Brenegan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sam-brenegan/.
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