Utica Pent-Ups
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The Utica Pent-Ups were a minor league baseball team based in Utica, New York
that played in the New York State League
from 1901 to 1909. Many major league baseball players played for the team, perhaps most notably George Burns
.
Utica, New York
Utica is a city in and the county seat of Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 62,235 at the 2010 census, an increase of 2.6% from the 2000 census....
that played in the New York State League
New York State League (1885-1917)
The first New York State League in 1885, was actually the second of the many names the International League used before settling on its current moniker.The second New York State League was a six team league for one season in 1889...
from 1901 to 1909. Many major league baseball players played for the team, perhaps most notably George Burns
George Burns (outfielder)
George Joseph Burns was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball who spent most of his career as the leadoff hitter for the New York Giants. A soft-spoken person, he was nicknamed "Silent George" by his teammates, and he was said to be one of the best pool players ever to play major...
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