Harry East
| Harry East | |
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Baltimore Orioles | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting Average | .000 |
| Home Runs | 0 |
| RBI | 0 |
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Harry Hamlet East (April 12, 1862 – June 1, 1905) was an American professional
Early life
Harry Hamlet East was born on April 12, 1862.[1] Frank Russo, in his 2014 book The Cooperstown Chronicles, lists East's birthplace as St. Louis, Missouri, where the ballplayer would spend most of his life.[2] However, Baseball-Reference.com says he was born in Decatur, Illinois.[1] His parents were William H. East and Ada Virginia Finnegin East.[2] Growing up, Harry was interested in baseball as well as becoming a doctor.[2]
Baltimore Orioles
East's only
Minor league baseball
East also played at least two seasons of
Later years
In 1890, East enrolled at Barnes Medical College in St. Louis. After graduating, he remained in St. Louis. "By all accounts, he had a thriving practice," writes Russo.[2]
East checked into the Alexian Brothers' Hospital as a
References
- ^ a b "Harry East Stats". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ^ ISBN 9781442236400. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
- ^ "Sportsman's Park". ballparks.com. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ^ a b "Harry East Career Stats Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ^ Russo, Frank. "A Listing of Baseball Notables Who Have Commited [sic] Suicide". thedeadballera.com. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)