About Sam Crane
Lived 1894 – 1955 (aged 61). Sam Crane was an American baseball player.
Samuel Byrem Crane (September 13, 1894 – November 12, 1955) was an American professional baseball player who played shortstop from 1914 to 1922.
Crane was convicted of the murder of his girlfriend Della Lyter and her boyfriend John Oren in the spring of 1930 and sentenced to 18–36 years in prison. His former manager Connie Mack eventually arranged for his parole in 1944.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sam Crane?
American baseball player
When was Sam Crane born?
Sam Crane was born on 13 September 1894 in Harrisburg.
When did Sam Crane die?
Sam Crane died on 12 November 1955 in Philadelphia.
What was Sam Crane's occupation?
Sam Crane was a baseball player.
What nationality was Sam Crane?
Sam Crane was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sam Crane (shortstop)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Crane. https://biography.guide/sam-crane-baseball-player/
MLA: "Sam Crane." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sam-crane-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Sam Crane." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sam-crane-baseball-player/.
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