Charlie Bennett
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| Charlie Bennett | |
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| Catcher | |
| Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| May 1, 1878 for the Milwaukee Grays | |
| Final game | |
| September 30, 1893 for the Boston Beaneaters | |
| Career statistics | |
| AVG | .256 |
| HR | 55 |
| RBI | 533 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Charles Wesley Bennett (born November 21, 1854 in New Castle, PA, died February 24, 1927 in Detroit, MI) was a catcher in Major League Baseball.
Bennett's career in baseball ended when he lost both his legs in a train accident.[1] When the Detroit Tigers opened their new ballpark in 1896, they named it Bennett Park in honor of him. [2]
[edit] References
- ^ Kavanagh, Jack. Charlie Bennett. Retrieved October 10, 2006.
- ^ Selter, Ron. Bennett Park. Retrieved October 10, 2006.
[edit] External links
- Baseball-Reference.com - career statistics and analysis
- Entry at the Encyclopedia of Baseball Catchers
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