Beany Jacobson
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Albert Leonard Jacobson born Albin Leonard Jacobson
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 0", Weight 170 lb.
- Debut April 30, 1904
- Final Game June 24, 1907
- Born June 5, 1881 in Port Washington, WI USA
- Died January 31, 1933 in Decatur, IL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Albert "Beany" Jacobson pitched four seasons in the majors. In his most successful season, with the 1906 St. Louis Browns, he went 9-9 with a 2.50 ERA.
He was a year older than catcher Branch Rickey.
Jacobson was born in Port Washington, WI. During eight years in the minors he had a number of successful seasons, including in 1911 when he went 26-9 for Kalamazoo.
One observer places him on the "all food" team.
