Major League Baseball Player. Played for the Philadelphia Athletics, Worcester Ruby Legs, Detroit Wolverines and Providence Greys from 1875 to 1885. He began his career as a pitcher in 1875-1876, and threw the first pitch in the first game in National League history on April 22, 1876. He later returned to the major leagues from 1880-1885 as a right fielder. From 1883 to 1884 he was the player-manager for the Philadelphia Athletics. He then served as an umpire in the American Association in 1887, the National League in 1889, and the Players' League in 1890.
Major League Baseball Player. Played for the Philadelphia Athletics, Worcester Ruby Legs, Detroit Wolverines and Providence Greys from 1875 to 1885. He began his career as a pitcher in 1875-1876, and threw the first pitch in the first game in National League history on April 22, 1876. He later returned to the major leagues from 1880-1885 as a right fielder. From 1883 to 1884 he was the player-manager for the Philadelphia Athletics. He then served as an umpire in the American Association in 1887, the National League in 1889, and the Players' League in 1890.
Bio by: Carol Tessein
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