Harry Deane
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| Harry Deane | ||
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| Center fielder/Manager | ||
| Born: May 6, 1846 | ||
| Died: May 31, 1925 (aged 79) | ||
| Batted: Unknown | Threw: Unknown | |
| MLB debut | ||
| July 12, 1871 for the Fort Wayne Kekiongas |
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| Final game | ||
| October 14, 1874 for the Baltimore Canaries |
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| Career statistics | ||
| Batting average | .240 | |
| runs scored | 32 | |
| RBIs | 15 | |
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As Player As Manager |
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| Career highlights and awards | ||
John Henry Deane (May 6, 1846 - May 31, 1925) was a 19th century professional player born in Trenton, New Jersey. He was an outfield in his two season career in the National Association. He played in six games while managing five for the 1871 Fort Wayne Kekiongas, and 46 games for the 1874 Baltimore Canaries.[1]
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[edit] Career
In 1870, Deane was substitute player for famous Cincinnati Red Stockings.[2] He team star George Wright received a knee injury and had to miss a total of 16 games, he filled in Andy Leonard's position in the outfield when took over at shortstop.[3]
The Fort Wayne team joined the new National Association in 1871, an organization made of all-professional teams from around the country. He played in six games, batting .182, playing all of his games in Left Field.[1] After just 14 games into the season, and 5-9 record, Bill Lennon was relieved of his on field command,[4] and Harry replaced him, finishing the final games the team played with a 2-3 record.[1]
Harry joined the Baltimore Canaries in 1874, playing the majority of his time in Center Field. He finished the season with a .246 batting average in 47 games played.[1]
[edit] Post-career
Harry died at the age of 79 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e Harry Deane's Stats. retrosheet.org. Retrieved on 2008-04-10.
- ^ 1867–1870 Cincinnati Club; aka “Red Stockings” Tour. By Eric Miklich. Retrieved on 2008-04-10.
- ^ When Johnny Came Sliding Home: The Post-Civil War Baseball Boom, 1865-1870, pg. 235. By William J. Ryczek. Retrieved on 2008-04-10.
- ^ Bill Lennon's Stats. retrosheet.org. Retrieved on 2008-04-10.
[edit] External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
