Sam Crane (shortstop)
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Samuel Byren Crane was a professional baseball player who played shortstop
from 1914-1922.
Crane was convicted of the murder of his girlfriend in the spring of 1930 and sentenced to 18–36 years in prison. His former manager Connie Mack
eventually arranged for his parole in 1944.
Shortstop
Shortstop, abbreviated SS, is the baseball fielding position between second and third base. Shortstop is often regarded as the most dynamic defensive position in baseball, because there are more right-handed hitters in baseball than left-handed hitters, and most hitters have a tendency to pull the...
from 1914-1922.
Crane was convicted of the murder of his girlfriend in the spring of 1930 and sentenced to 18–36 years in prison. His former manager Connie Mack
Connie Mack (baseball)
Cornelius McGillicuddy, Sr. , better known as Connie Mack, was an American professional baseball player, manager, and team owner. The longest-serving manager in Major League Baseball history, he holds records for wins , losses , and games managed , with his victory total being almost 1,000 more...
eventually arranged for his parole in 1944.