Jul Kustus

Jul Kustus
Outfielder
Born: September 5, 1882(1882-09-05)
Detroit, Michigan
Died: April 27, 1916(1916-04-27) (aged 33)
Eloise, Michigan
Batted: Right Threw: Right 
MLB debut
April 17, 1909 for the Brooklyn Superbas
Last MLB appearance
July 10, 1909 for the Brooklyn Superbas
Career statistics
Batting average     .145
Home runs     1
Runs batted in     11
Teams

Joseph Julius Kustus (September 5, 1882 in Detroit, Michigan - April 27, 1916 in Eloise, Michigan), was a professional baseball player who played outfield for the 1909 Brooklyn Superbas. Tuberculosis forced his early retirement from the game, and contributed to his death at the age of 33.[1]

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References

  1. ^ McKenna, Brian. Early exits: the premature endings of baseball careers, Rowman & Littlefield, 2007, p. 200. ISBN 0810858584