Charlie Sweasy
From BR Bullpen
Charles James Sweasy born Charles James Swasey
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 9", Weight 172 lb.
- Debut May 19, 1871
- Born November 2, 1847 in Newark, NJ USA
- Died March 30, 1908 in Newark, NJ USA
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Charlie Sweasy was part of the great 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings. He was with the Irvingtons in 1866-67, and the Buckeyes in 1868. He managed the 1875 St. Louis Red Stockings.
His obituary says he had to retire from baseball due to rheumatism, and that he died at the age of 61 from consumption.
