Andy Allison

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Andrew Kent Allison

• Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown
• Height 5' 10", Weight 150 lb.

• Debut May 7, 1872
• Born 1848 in New York, NY USA
• Died March 21, 1897 in Brooklyn, NY USA

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[edit] Biographical Information

Andy Allison was the captain of the Brooklyn Eckfords of the National Association. He was the older brother of Bill Allison. He worked as a printer in Brooklyn, NY and was buried in Cypress Hills Cemetery. His name was incorrectly listed as Andy Ellison on his death certificate, which was only found by SABR researchers in 2008.

[edit] Further Reading

• "William Allison", in Bill Carle, ed.: Biographical Research Committee Newsletter, SABR, March/April, 2008, pp. 4-5.
• "Andy Allison found", in Bill Carle, ed.: Biographical Research Committee Newsletter, SABR, May/June, 2008, p. 1.

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