Zaza Harvey

Ervin King "Zaza" Harvey (January 5, 1879 – June 3, 1954) was an American professional baseball player. He appeared as an outfielder and pitcher in the major leagues from 1900 to 1902 for the Chicago Orphans, Chicago White Sox, and Cleveland Blues/Bronchos.

Biography Harvey was born in 1879 in Saratoga, California.

Harvey made his major-league debut with the Chicago Orphans of the National League in 1900, appearing in two games, one as a pitcher.

Cleveland liked Harvey's talents enough that they signed him for the 1902 season (the team was known that season as the Cleveland Bronchos), but with one condition: his days on the mound were over and he was going to be strictly an outfielder. On April 25, 1902, Harvey went 6-for-6 at the plate for the Broncos in a game against the St. Louis Browns. In May 1902, after he stopped playing, he visited the hot springs of West Baden Springs, Indiana, a popular destination for those who sought refuge from various ailments. In December 1902, his condition was still not improved, and in the spring of 1903 he took an ocean trip to Panama in hope of it having some benefit. In July 1903, he was reportedly close to returning, but he was unable to play, and in November 1903 he responded to an inquiry from Cleveland manager Bill Armour by stating he "fear that my baseball playing days are over for good."

As of September 1918, Harvey was working as a laborer for the Santa Fe Railroad in the fuel oil department. Harvey died in 1954 in Santa Monica, California. He was interred at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery.