Bones Ely

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Bones Ely
Shortstop
Born: June 7, 1863
North Girard, Pennsylvania
Died: January 10, 1952 (aged 88)
Berkeley, California
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 19, 1884
for the Buffalo Bisons
Final game
September 24, 1902
for the Washington Senators
Career statistics
AVG     .258
HR     24
RBI     656
Teams
Career highlights and awards

William Frederick "Bones" Ely (June 7, 1863 - January 10, 1952) was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. He was born in North Girard, Pennsylvania.[1]

Ely died at the age of 88 in either Berkeley, California[2] or Imola, California[1]. His remains were cremated[2] and placed in the Chapel of the Chimes Columbarium and Mausoleum.[3]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Bone Ely. Retrosheet.org. Retrieved on 2006-11-29.
  2. ^ a b Bone Ely Stats. Baseball-Almanac.com. Retrieved on 2006-11-29.
  3. ^ William Frederick "Bones" Ely. FindAGrave.com. Retrieved on 2006-11-29.

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