About Sam LaRocque
Lived 1863 – 1933 (aged 70). Sam LaRocque was an American baseball player.
Simeon Henry Jean LaRocque (February 26, 1863 – May 31, 1933) was a Canadian born professional baseball player. He was a second baseman over parts of three seasons (1888, 1890–91) with the Detroit Wolverines, Pittsburgh Alleghenys/Pirates and Louisville Colonels. For his career, he compiled a .249 batting average, with two home runs and 50 runs batted in.
He was born in Saint-Mathias-sur-Richelieu, Quebec and later died in Highland Park, Michigan at the age of 70.
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Who was Sam LaRocque?
Canadian baseball player (1863-1933)
When was Sam LaRocque born?
Sam LaRocque was born on 26 February 1863 in Saint-Mathias-sur-Richelieu.
When did Sam LaRocque die?
Sam LaRocque died on 31 May 1933 in Highland Park.
What was Sam LaRocque's occupation?
Sam LaRocque was a baseball player.
What nationality was Sam LaRocque?
Sam LaRocque was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam LaRocque. https://biography.guide/sam-larocque/
MLA: "Sam LaRocque." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sam-larocque/.
Chicago: "Sam LaRocque." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sam-larocque/.
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