Jerry Dorgan

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Jerry Dorgan
Catcher/Outfielder
Born: 1856
Died: June 10, 1891 (aged 35)
Batted: Left Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 2, 1882
for the Worcester Ruby Legs
Final game
August 23, 1890
for the Brooklyn Ward's Wonders
Career statistics
Batting average     .233
Home runs     10
Runs batted in     81
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Jeremiah F. Dorgan (born 1856 in Meriden, Connecticut; died June 10, 1891 in New Haven, Connecticut) was a right fielder and catcher in Major League Baseball. His brother Mike Dorgan was also a professional baseball player.[1]

Jerry died at age 35, after being found unconscious by police in a stable in Middletown, Connecticut. He was brought to jail, where he was found dead the next morning.[2] It was determined that he had died of alcohol poisoning.[3] He was interred at the St. John Cemetery in New Haven.[4]


[edit] References

  1. ^ Jerry Dorgan's career statistics. baseball-reference.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-07.
  2. ^ The Obit For Jerry Dorgan. thedeadballera.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-07.
  3. ^ The Dead Ball Era: Accidents. thedeadballera.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-07.
  4. ^ Jerry Dorgan's career statistics. retrosheet.org. Retrieved on 2007-12-07.

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