Dan Brouthers
Baseball player and manager, Hall of Famer
Born
May 8th, 1853
171 years ago
Died
1932
93 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1853, this baseball player became one of the most prominent first basemen in the history of Major League Baseball. Debuting in 1879, he played for several teams, including the Troy Trojans, Buffalo Bisons, and Philadelphia Phillies. Over a career spanning more than two decades, he achieved a .342 batting average and was instrumental in the 1886 American Association championship win with the Bisons. After retiring as a player, he served as a manager and contributed to the development of the game and its players. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1945, his legacy continues to influence the sport.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
Won the 1886 American Association championship
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