Jimmy Archer
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| Jimmy Archer | |
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| Catcher | |
| Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
| MLB Debut | |
| September 6, 1904 for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Final game | |
| September 2, 1918 for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Career Statistics | |
| AVG | .249 |
| HR | 16 |
| RBI | 296 |
| Teams | |
| Career Highlights and Awards | |
James Patrick Archer (May 13, 1883 - March 29, 1958) was a Major League baseball catcher. He was born in Dublin, Ireland.
As a catcher, he could remain squatting and still throw out runners attempting to steal second base due to his unique arm strength acquired from the healing of hot tar burn that shortened his muscles.[1]
Archer died in Milwaukee, WI at the age of 74. He was laid to rest at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Boone, IA.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Kavanagh, Jack. Jimmy Archer. Retrieved October 10, 2006.
- ^ FindAGrave.com. Retrieved October 25, 2006.
[edit] External links
- Baseball-Reference.com - career statistics and analysis
- Encyclopedia of Baseball Catchers
- TheDeadBallEra.com - Archer's obituary
- TheDeadBallEra.com - Archer's grave marker
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