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- The following is a list of players and who appeared in at least one game for the Philadelphia AthleticsPhiladelphia Athletics (American Association)The Philadelphia Athletics were a professional baseball team, one of six charter members of the American Association, a 19th-century major league, which began play in 1882 as a rival to the National League. The other teams were the Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Red Stockings, Eclipse of...
franchise, which played in the American AssociationAmerican Association (19th century)The American Association was a Major League Baseball league that existed for 10 seasons from to . During that time, it challenged the National League for dominance of professional baseball...
from 1882–1890. Note that this does not include players for the AthleticsPhiladelphia Quakers/Athletics (PL/AA)The Philadelphia Athletics were a short-lived Major League Baseball franchise that existed for two seasons from to . Known alternatively as the Philadelphia Quakers, and sometimes informally as "Buffinton's Beauties", they played their first season in the newly created Players' League of ,...
who played in the AA in , which was a separate, unrelated team.
- For players from the 20th century Philadelphia AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
, see Oakland Athletics all-time rosterOakland Athletics all-time rosterThe Oakland Athletics all-time roster is a list of people who have played at least one regular season game# for the Oakland Athletics, Kansas City Athletics, or Philadelphia Athletics baseball teams of the American League, along with their primary position and years played for the team...
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- Players in bold are in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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- Jersey BakelyJersey BakelyEdward Enoch Bakely [″Jersey″] was a Major League Baseball pitcher in the late 19th century. He pitched for nine different teams in six years of play from 1883 to 1891. Sometimes he is credited as Jersey Bakeley or Jersey Bakley.Bakely made his major league debut at the age of 19 for the...
- Kid BaldwinKid BaldwinClarence Geoghan "Kid" Baldwin was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played seven seasons at the Major League level. In addition to playing catcher, Baldwin also played outfield, third base, second base and first base. He also pitched two games in the season.-Early life:Baldwin began to play...
- George BausewineGeorge BausewineGeorge W. Bausewine was an American professional baseball pitcher and umpire in Major League Baseball.-Playing career:...
- Ed BeatinEd BeatinEbenezer Ambrose Beatin , was a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1891.-Career:Beatin came to fame in 1887 - at the age of 20 - when he was playing for Allentown of the Pennsylvania State Association...
- Lou BierbauerLou BierbauerLouis W. Bierbauer was a German-American professional baseball player who was a second baseman in Major League Baseball during the late 1880s and 1890s...
- Jud BirchallJud BirchallAdoniram Judson "Jud" Birchall was an American Major League Baseball player who played left field for the Philadelphia Athletics in the American Association for three seasons from to ....
- Bill Blair
- Bob BlakistonBob BlakistonRobert J. Blakiston , was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He played three seasons in the majors, from -, for the Philadelphia Athletics and Indianapolis Hoosiers.-External links:...
- George BradleyGeorge BradleyGeorge Washington Bradley , nicknamed "Grin", was an American Major League Baseball player who was a pitcher and infielder. He was 5'10.5" and weighed 175 lbs. Bradley was born in Reading, Pennsylvania.-Baseball career:...
- Jack Brennan
- Jim Brown
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- Sam CampbellSam Campbell (baseball)Samuel Campbell was a Major League Baseball infielder for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association in , their last year of existence.-External links:...
- Bart CantzBart CantzBartholomew L. "Bart" Cantz was an American catcher in Major League Baseball player, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
- Ed CarfreyEd CarfreyEdwin M. Carfrey was a Major League Baseball infielder. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association in , their last year of existence.-External links:...
- George CarmanGeorge Carman (baseball)George Wartman Carman was a Major League Baseball shortstop. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association in , their last year of existence.-External links:...
- Bill Casey
- Frank Chapman
- Ed ClarkEd Clark (baseball)Edmund C. Clark , was a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues for the 1886 Philadelphia Athletics and 1891 Columbus Solons of the American Association.-External links:...
- John ColemanJohn Coleman (outfielder/pitcher)John Francis Coleman was an American professional baseball player....
- Bill CollinsBill Collins (catcher)William J. "Bill" Collins was am Irish professional baseball catcher. He played six seasons in pro-baseball; four of those in Major League Baseball. He was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1863...
- Ben ConroyBen ConroyBernard Patrick Conroy was a professional baseball player. He played one season in Major League Baseball, primarily as an infielder....
- Jim ConwayJim Conway (baseball)James P. "Jim" Conway was an American Major League Baseball player who pitched for the Brooklyn Atlantics, Philadelphia Athletics and Kansas City Cowboys, over the course of three seasons – and . His brother Pete Conway, was a major league pitcher as well, most notably for the Detroit...
- Fred CoreyFred CoreyFrederick Harrison Corey was an American pitcher and third baseman in Major League Baseball in and from through , encompassing seven seasons. He played for the Providence Grays, Worcester Ruby Legs, and Philadelphia Athletics...
- George CrawfordGeorge Crawford (baseball)George Crawford was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association in , their last year of existence....
- Lave CrossLave CrossLafayette Napoleon Cross was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball who played most of his 21-year career with Philadelphia-based teams in four different leagues...
- Bill Crowley
- Ed CushmanEd CushmanEdgar Leander Cushman was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from – for five teams in three different Major leagues spanning his six year career.-Career:...
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- Bill FarmerBill Farmer (baseball)William Charles Farmer was a former professional baseball player who played catcher in the major leagues in 1888 Pittsburgh Alleghenys of the National League and the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association. He later played for the St. Paul Apostles of the Western Association in 1889 and...
- Bill FarrellBill FarrellWilliam Farrell was a 19th-century Major League Baseball player. He played for the 1882 Philadelphia Athletics and 1883 Baltimore Orioles in the American Association.-External links:...
- Frank FennellyFrank FennellyFrancis John Fennelly was a 19th century Major League Baseball shortstop. He played his entire career for American Association teams: the Washington Nationals , Cincinnati Red Stockings , Philadelphia Athletics , and Brooklyn Gladiators...
- Dennis FitzgeraldDennis Fitzgerald (baseball)Dennis S. Fitzgerald was a Major League Baseball infielder. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association in , their last year of existence.-External links:...
- Ed FlanaganEd Flanagan (baseball)Edward F. Flanagan , was a professional baseball player who played first base in the Major Leagues during the 1887 and 1889 seasons. He played in the minor leagues through 1899.-External links:...
- Robert FosterRobert Foster (baseball)Robert G. Foster was a 19th century Major League Baseball player. He played primarily catcher during the 1884 season for the Philadelphia Keystones of the Union Association and the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association.-Sources:...
- Eddie FusselbackEddie FusselbackEdward L. Fusselback , was a former professional baseball player who played pitcher and catcher in the Major Leagues from 1882-1888. He would play for the St. Louis Browns , Baltimore Monumentals, Philadelphia Athletics, and Louisville Colonels...
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- Bob GambleBob Gamble-External links:*...
- Charlie GessnerCharlie GessnerCharles R. Gessner , is a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues for the 1886 Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association.-External links:...
- Whitey GibsonWhitey GibsonLeighton P. "Whitey" Gibson was a professional baseball catcher in the major leagues in 1888 for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association. He remained active in the minor leagues through 1893.-External links:...
- Bill GleasonBill GleasonFor the Cleveland Infants pitcher, see Bill Gleason.----William G. Gleason [Will] was a shortstop in Major League Baseball who played from through for three different teams of the American Association . Listed at 5' 8", 170 lb., Gleason batted and threw right-handed. He was born in St....
- Jack GleasonJack GleasonJohn Day "Jack" Gleason was a 19th-century professional baseball player who primarily played third base. His younger brother, Bill Gleason, also was a ballplayer....
- Barney Graham
- Ed GreenEd Green (baseball)Edward M. Green was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association during the 1890 season.-Sources:...
- Bill GreenwoodBill GreenwoodWilliam F. Greenwood was an American Major League Baseball player who played the majority of his career as a second baseman for a total of six seasons from to . He was a left-handed infielder, not entirely uncommon in the 19th century, he is the all-time leader in games played at second base by...
- Ed GreerEd GreerEdward C. Greer was a 19th century Major League Baseball player. He was an outfielder and part-time catcher for the Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Athletics and Brooklyn Grays from 1885-1887.-External links:*...
- Tom GunningTom GunningThomas Francis Gunning was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played all or part of six seasons in the majors, from 1884 until 1889, for the Boston Beaneaters, Philadelphia Quakers and Philadelphia Athletics....
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- Ed HalbriterEd HalbriterEdward L. Halbriter was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in 1882 with the Philadelphia Athletics.-External links:...
- Bill HartBill Hart (pitcher)William Franklin Hart , is a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1886-1901. He pitched in the American Association, National League and American League.-External links:...
- Pete HasneyPete HasneyPeter James Hasney was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association in , their last year of existence.-External links:...
- Horace HelmboldHorace HelmboldHorace Willing Helmbold was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in with the Philadelphia Athletics.Helmbold pitched in one career game. getting the loss, while striking out three....
- Charlie HilseyCharlie HilseyCharles T. Hilsey was a Major League Baseball pitcher. After playing in the Majors in 1883 and 1884 he played in the minor leagues in 1885 and 1887.-External links:*...
- Sadie HouckSadie HouckSargent Perry "Sadie" Houck was an American Major League Baseball shortstop for eight seasons from 1879 to 1887. He played for the Boston Red Caps, Providence Grays, Detroit Wolverines, Philadelphia Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals, and New York Metropolitans. Houck had a career...
- Al HubbardAl Hubbard (baseball)Allen Hubbard , was a Major League Baseball player who played catcher and shortstop in two games for the 1883 Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association.-External links:...
- Bill HughesBill Hughes (first baseman)William R. Hughes , was a Major League Baseball first baseman and outfielder who played for the 1884 Washington Nationals of the Union Association and the 1885 Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association.-External links:...
- Mickey HughesMickey HughesMichael J. "Mickey" Hughes was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from to . His brother, Jay Hughes, was also a major league pitcher.-Career:...
- Jim HyndmanJim HyndmanJames Harvey Hyndman , is a former professional baseball player who played for the 1886 Philadelphia Athletics.-External links:...
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- Joe KappelJoe KappelJoseph Kappel was a professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues in 1884 & 1890. He continued to play in the minor leagues through 1896.-External links:...
- Charlie KellyCharlie Kelly (baseball)-External links:*...
- Ted KennedyTed Kennedy (baseball)Theodore A. Kennedy , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Louisville Colonels, Philadelphia Athletics, and Chicago White Stockings.-External links:...
- Bill KienzleBill KienzleWilliam H. Kienzle was a 19th century Major League Baseball player. He played outfield for the 1882 Philadelphia Athletics in the American Association and the 1884 Philadelphia Keystones in the Union Association.-External links:...
- Lon KnightLon KnightAlonzo P. "Lon" Knight, born Alonzo P. Letti , was an American right fielder, right-handed pitcher and manager in Major League Baseball...
- Ed KnouffEd KnouffEdward "Fred" Knouff , was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1885 to 1889. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics, St. Louis Browns, Baltimore Orioles, and Cleveland Blues....
- Andy KnoxAndy KnoxAndrew Jackson Knox was a Major League Baseball first baseman. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association in , their last year of existence.-External links:...
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- William LackeyWilliam LackeyWilliam D. Lackey was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly during the season. He was born in St. Albans, West Virginia. Formerly known as just Lackey, also is known as Bill William D., Bill Lackey or William Lackey...
- Doc LandisDoc LandisSamuel H. "Doc" Landis was a Major League Baseball player who played pitcher in . He would play for the Philadelphia Athletics and Baltimore Orioles.-External links:...
- Henry LarkinHenry LarkinHenry E. Larkin played Major League Baseball for 10 seasons .At age 24, Larkin started his career with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1884. On June 16, 1885 he hit for the cycle...
- Juice LathamJuice LathamGeorge Warren "Juice" Latham , also known as "Jumbo" Latham, was an American Major League Baseball first baseman and manager...
- Tom LovettTom LovettThomas Joseph Lovett was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of six seasons in Major League Baseball between 1885 and 1894....
- Denny LyonsDenny LyonsDennis Patrick Aloysius Lyons was a Major League Baseball player. He played third base for the Providence Grays , Philadelphia Athletics , St. Louis Browns , New York Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates .Lyons was born in Cincinnati, Ohio...
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- Macey (first name unknown)
- Fred MannFred MannFred J. Mann was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball for six seasons, and played for five different teams. He was born in Sutton, Vermont and died at the age of 58 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He is interred at Oak Grove Cemetery in Springfield.-External links:...
- John MansellJohn MansellJohn Mansell was a 19th-century Major League Baseball player. He played outfield for the 1882 Philadelphia Athletics in the American Association. His brothers Mike and Tom also played professional baseball.-External links:...
- Mike MansellMike MansellMichael R. Mansell , was a professional baseball outfielder in the Major Leagues from 1879-1884. He played for the Syracuse Stars, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Alleghenys, Philadelphia Athletics, and Richmond Virginians...
- Charlie MasonCharlie Mason (baseball)Charles E. Mason was an American professional baseball player who played from 1875–1883, primarily as an outfielder.-External links:...
- Bobby MathewsBobby MathewsRobert T. Mathews was an American right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher for twenty years beginning in the late 1860s. He is credited as being one of the inventors of the spitball pitch, which was rediscovered or reintroduced to the major leagues after he died. He is also credited with the...
- Mike MattimoreMike MattimoreMichael Joseph Mattimore was a 19th century Major League Baseball player. He played for several teams in the National League and American Association between 1887 and 1890.-External links:*...
- Dick McBrideDick McBrideJames Dickson "Dick" McBride was an American Major League Baseball player from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who was the star pitcher and the player-manager for the Philadelphia Athletics of the National Association from through most of the when Cap Anson took over as player-manager for the...
- Chippy McGarrChippy McGarrJames B. "Chippy" McGarr , is a former professional baseball player who played third baseman in the Major Leagues from 1884-1896. He would play for the Chicago Browns/Pittsburgh Stogies, Philadelphia Athletics, St...
- Sadie McMahonSadie McMahonJohn Joseph "Sadie" McMahon , is a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1889-1897. McMahon would play for the Philadelphia Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, and the Brooklyn Bridegrooms.McMahon was born in Wilmington, Delaware and grew up in the Henry Clay...
- Henry MeyersHenry MeyersNot to be confused with Henry Myers.Henry L. Meyers was a Major League Baseball third baseman. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association in , their last year of existence.-External links:...
- Cyclone MillerCyclone MillerJoseph H. "Cyclone" Miller was an American Major League Baseball player born in Springfield, Massachusetts. He played just two seasons in the majors, but did play with four different teams in three different leagues...
- Jocko MilliganJocko MilliganJohn "Jocko" Milligan , was a professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from 1884-1893. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics, St. Louis Browns, Philadelphia Athletics, Washington Senators, Baltimore Orioles, and New York Giants.-External links:...
- Frank MountainFrank MountainFrank Henry Mountain was a 19th century Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Troy Trojans , Detroit Wolverines , Worcester Ruby Legs , Philadelphia Athletics , Columbus Buckeyes , and Pittsburgh Alleghenys...
- Mike MoynahanMike MoynahanMichael Moynahan , was a Major League Baseball infielder. He played all or part of four seasons in the majors, between and , for the Buffalo Bisons, Detroit Wolverines, Cleveland Blues, and Philadelphia Athletics.-External links:...
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- Ed PabstEd PabstEdward D. A. Pabst was a Major League Baseball player. He played outfield in four games for the St. Louis Brows and eight games for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association during the 1890 baseball season. He remained active through 1904 in the minor leagues, and even managed during...
- Tom PoormanTom PoormanThomas Iverson Poorman , was a Major League Baseball outfielder and pitcher...
- Jim PowellJim Powell (baseball)James Edwin Powell was a professional baseball first baseman in 1884 and 1885.-External links:...
- Bill PriceBill Price (baseball)William Price was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association in one game on April 27, 1890....
- Blondie PurcellBlondie PurcellWilliam Aloysius "Blondie" Purcell , was an American Major League Baseball player born in Paterson, New Jersey. He played for a total of 12 seasons while playing for eight different teams in two leagues...
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- Charlie ReynoldsCharlie Reynolds (pitcher)Charles E. Reynolds was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in with the Philadelphia Athletics.He was born in Allegany, New York and died in Buffalo, New York.-External links:...
- John RichmondJohn Richmond (shortstop)John H. Richmond was an American Major League Baseball player for eight seasons. He played mainly as a shortstop and center fielder for seven different teams from 1875 to 1885....
- John RiddleJohn Riddle (baseball)John H. Riddle was a Major League Baseball player. He played in 11 games for the Washington Nationals of the National League and 27 games for the 1890 Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association.-External links:...
- Frank RingoFrank RingoFrank C. Ringo was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played all or part of four seasons in the majors, from until , for five different teams....
- Wilbert RobinsonWilbert RobinsonWilbert Robinson , nicknamed "Uncle Robbie", was an American catcher, coach and manager in Major League Baseball...
- Chief RosemanChief RosemanJames John "Chief" Roseman was an American Major League Baseball player from Brooklyn, New York who played in the outfield for six teams, mainly in American Association, during his seven season career. In he was the player-manager over a short period of time for the St. Louis Browns.Roseman died...
- Ed Rowen
- Jim RoxburghJim RoxburghJames Henry Roxburgh , was a professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from 1884-1887.-External links:...
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- Al SauterAl SauterAlbert C. Sauter was a Major League Baseball infielder. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association in , their last year of existence.-External links:...
- Jimmy SayJimmy SayJames I. Say was an American professional baseball player who played in the early days of Major League Baseball. He played all or part of three seasons, , and , for the Louisville Eclipse, Philadelphia Athletics and Cleveland Blues of the American Association as well as the Wilmington Quicksteps...
- Lou SayLou SayLouis I. Say was an American professional baseball player who played in seven seasons for the Baltimore Marylands, Baltimore Canaries and Washington Nationals of the National Association, the Cincinnati Reds of the National League, Philadelphia Athletics and Baltimore Orioles of the American...
- Ed SewardEd SewardEdward William Seward born as Edward William Sourhardt, , was an American Major League Baseball pitcher for six seasons from 1885 to 1891. Seward made his professional baseball debut in 1884 at age 16 with Terre Haute of the Northwestern League. Because of his age, he was referred to as "Kid" Seward...
- Taylor ShaferTaylor ShaferZachary Taylor Shafer was a Major League Baseball player in the 19th century. He played parts of two seasons...
- Orator ShafferOrator ShafferGeorge W. Shafer [sometimes spelled Shaffer or Schaefer] was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. Nicknamed "Orator" because he talked a lot, Shafer played for 10 teams in four different major leagues between 1874 and 1890. Though he was a good hitter who batted over .300 three times, Shafer...
- Frank SiffellFrank SiffellFrank Siffell was a 19th century Major League Baseball player. He played primarily catcher during the 1884 and 1885 seasons for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association.-Sources:...
- Phenomenal SmithPhenomenal SmithJohn Francis "Phenomenal" Smith, Born as John Francis Gammon, was an American Major League Baseball player from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who pitched for six different teams during his eight year career....
- Pop SmithPop SmithCharles Marv "Pop" Smith was a Canadian Major League Baseball player from Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Pop played as a infielder for ten different teams over his 12 year career, spanning from to ....
- Rex SmithRex Smith (baseball)Rex Smith , is a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues for the 1886 Philadelphia Athletics and Cincinnati Red Stockings of the American Association....
- Charles SnyderCharles Snyder (baseball)Charles F. Snyder was a Major League Baseball outfielder and catcher. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association in , their last year of existence.-External links:...
- George SnyderGeorge Snyder (baseball)For the Maryland Politician, see George Snyder.George T. Snyder was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in with the Philadelphia Athletics.-External links:...
- Bob Stafford
- Charlie StecherCharlie StecherWilliam Theodore Stecher was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues in for the Philadelphia Athletics.-External links:...
- John Sterling
- Harry StineHarry Stine (baseball)Harry C. Stine was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association during the 1890 season.-Sources:...
- Harry StoveyHarry StoveyHarry Duffield Stovey, born Harry Duffield Stowe was a 19th century Major League Baseball player and the first player in major league history to hit 100 home runs...
- Joe StraubJoe StraubJoseph J. Straub was a Major League Baseball catcher who played three seasons in the majors during the 19th century.-External links:...
- Cub StrickerCub StrickerJohn A. "Cub" Stricker, born John A. Streaker , was an American second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for seven different teams during his 11-season career, the bulk of his playing time being with the Philadelphia Athletics and Cleveland Blues/Spiders.-Career:Born in Philadelphia,...
- George StriefGeorge StriefGeorge Andrew Strief was a 19th-century professional baseball player. Strief played for several teams during his career from 1879 to 1885. He was primarily a second baseman, but played at every position except pitcher and catcher...
- Mike SullivanMike Sullivan (outfielder)Michael Joseph Sullivan was a Major League Baseball player. He appeared in 28 games for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association, mostly in the outfield.-Sources:...
- Bill SweeneyBill Sweeney (pitcher)William J. Sweeney was a professional baseball pitcher in 1882 and 1884.He led the Union Association in wins in 1884 with 40 wins.-Sources:...
- Ham Sweigert
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- Billy Taylor
- Cannonball TitcombCannonball TitcombLedell "Cannonball" Titcomb was an American Major League Baseball player who played for several teams in the National League and American Association. Born in West Baldwin, Maine, he pitched a total of five seasons, finishing with a 30-29 record and a 3.47 ERA...
- George TownsendGeorge Townsend (baseball)George Hodgson Townsend , was an American baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from 1887-1891. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics and Baltimore Orioles.-References:...