Steamer Flanagan
Steamer Flanagan | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: Kingston, Pennsylvania | April 20, 1881|
Died: April 21, 1947 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania | (aged 66)|
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
MLB debut | |
September 25, 1905, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 7, 1905, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .280 |
Home runs | 0 |
Runs batted in | 3 |
Teams | |
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James Paul Flanagan (April 20, 1881 – April 21, 1947) was a Major League Baseball center fielder. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates just at the end of the 1905 season (September 25-October 7). The 24-year-old rookie, who stood 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) and weighed 185 lbs., was a native of Kingston, Pennsylvania, and attended the University of Notre Dame.
Flanagan played well during his time with the Pirates. In seven games he hit .280 (7-for-25) with one
stolen bases. In the field he handled 19 chances flawlessly for a fielding percentage
of 1.000.
Two of his famous teammates on the Pirates were future
Hall of Famers Honus Wagner and Fred Clarke
.
Flanagan died at the age of 66 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Nickname
According to SABR research, his unusual nickname was due to his speed on the bases and his large size, comparing him to a steam locomotive. [1]