Bug Holliday

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Bug Holliday
Center fielder
Born: February 8, 1867
St. Louis, Missouri
Died: February 15, 1910 (aged 43)
Cincinnati, Ohio
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 17, 1889
for the Cincinnati Red Stockings
Final game
June 30, 1898
for the Cincinnati Reds
Career statistics
Batting average     .311
Home runs     65
Runs batted in     617
Teams
Career highlights and awards

James Wear "Bug" Holliday (February 8, 1867 – February 15, 1910) is a former professional baseball player. He was an outfielder over parts of 10 seasons with the Cincinnati Reds. Twice he led the league in home runs, the American Association in 1889 and the National League in 1892. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri and died at the age of 43 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Preceded by
Long John Reilly		 American Association Home Run Champion
1889
(with Harry Stovey)		 Succeeded by
Count Campau
Preceded by
Harry Stovey & Mike Tiernan		 National League Home Run Champion
1892		 Succeeded by
Ed Delahanty


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