Cupid Childs
Baseball player, World's Champion 1890
Born
August 14th, 1867
157 years ago
Died
1912
113 years ago — 45 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 1889 with the Cleveland Spiders. Played as an outfielder and became a notable player in the National League during the 1890s. Contributed to the Philadelphia Phillies and the St. Louis Browns, where remarkable performance included high batting averages and numerous runs. Achieved the distinction of being a member of the 1890 Pennsylvania State League championship team. Retired from professional baseball after several seasons, recognized for significant contributions to the sport.
Played for Cleveland Spiders
Member of 1890 Pennsylvania State League champions
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