Major-league baseball player. Under the professional name "Eddie Glenn", Edward (or Ed, as he was also known to friends) played major league baseball in parts of three seasons between 1884 to 1888 with the Richmond Virginias/Virginians, Pittsburgh Alleghenys and Kansas City Cowboys of the American Association; and with the Boston Beaneaters of the National League.

Ed, a 5' 10", 160-pound right-handed outfielder, had 555 plate appearances in 137 major league games. Though he hit only .202 with 20 extra-base hits and 29 RBI, he was widely respected for his dexterous outfield play, smart base running, and steady clubhouse presence. Among his teammates in Richmond and Boston were star third-baseman Billy Nash, another native Richmonder; and star center-fielder Dick Johnston. Ed also played for five minor league teams between 1884 and 1890, including the Richmond Virginias/Virginians of the Eastern League; the Syracuse Stars of the International League; the Charleston Quakers and Charleston Seagulls of the Southern League; and the Sioux City Corn Huskers of the Western Association. In the minors, he hit .304, with 15 home runs. He pitched seven innings for Charleston in 1887, giving up eight runs (five earned) on 16 hits. Injuries derailed his career in 1890.

He had begun playing in 1879 and eventually signed with the Richmond Virginias, an independent professional club, which became a member of the new minor Eastern League in 1884. That team, also known as the "Virginians", finished out the season from August 1884 forward as a major-league American Association team after the demise of the A. A.'s Washington franchise. The Virginias/Virginians returned to a re-formed minor-league Eastern League in 1885.

He and his wife Margaret had one child, Mary Virginia. He died at 1426 W. Leigh Street of "Pulmonary Consumption," per Cemetery records, which identify him as a "Base Baller". He is buried near his parents and many siblings in his father's plot.