Cap McGann
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| Dennis Lawrence McGann | ||
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| First Baseman | ||
| Born: July 15, 1871 | ||
| Died: December 13, 1910 (aged 39) | ||
| Batted: Switch | Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | ||
| August 8, 1896 for the Boston Beaneaters |
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| Final game | ||
| October 7, 1908 for the Boston Doves |
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| Career statistics | ||
| Batting average | .284 | |
| Home runs | 42 | |
| Runs batted in | 727 | |
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| Career highlights and awards | ||
Dennis Lawrence "Cap" McGann (born July 15, 1871, Shelbyville, Kentucky - died December 13, 1910, Louisville, Kentucky) was a professional baseball player who played first base in the Major Leagues from 1896-1908. He would play for the Boston Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Senators, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants, Baltimore Orioles, and Brooklyn Dodgers. Despite his talent as a player and genuine popularity with his fans, McGann suffered from severe depression. On December 13, 1910, he committed suicide by shooting himself in the head at a Kentucky Hotel. At the time of his death, McGann was only 39 years old.
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- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
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