Ernie Courtney
Baseball player, New York Giants star
Born
1875
150 years ago
Died
February 29th, 1920
105 years ago — 45 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player played as an outfielder and infielder in Major League Baseball. Career spanned from 1910 to 1916, primarily with the New York Giants. Contributed to the team's success during the early 1910s, showcasing notable skills at the plate and in the field. Played alongside prominent players of the era and participated in key games that defined the franchise's early history in the National League.
Played for the New York Giants
Participated in the 1911 World Series
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