Ed Delahanty

Baseball player with significant batting skill

Ed Delahanty - Baseball player with significant batting skill
Born

1867
158 years ago

Died

July 2nd, 1903
121 years ago — 36 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played in Major League Baseball from 1888 to 1903, primarily as an outfielder. Delahanty spent most of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Senators. Achieved a remarkable batting average of .346, placing him among the leaders in the sport during his era. In 1899, recorded 234 hits in a single season, a milestone that stood for many years. Earned the nickname 'Big Ed' due to his stature and skills on the field. His life ended tragically when he fell into the Niagara River after a dispute.

Achieved a career batting average of .346

Recorded 234 hits in the 1899 season

Won the batting title in 1899

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