Cy Perkins
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Ralph Foster Perkins
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 158 lb.
- Debut September 25, 1915
- Final Game September 30, 1934
- Born February 27, 1896 in Gloucester, MA USA
- Died October 2, 1963 in Philadelphia, PA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Catcher Cy Perkins had a seventeen-year career in the majors, with fifteen seasons on the Philadelphia Athletics squad. He must have ranked high in Connie Mack's estimation, since Mack, a former catcher himself, was the manager for all fifteen years.
Perkins came up at age 19 and finished in the majors at age 38. He appeared in 1111 games at catcher, with only 12 games at other positions.
He was a regular from 1919-24, but in 1925 lost his job to the young Mickey Cochrane. However, he remained as a backup through 1930.
Like many players nicknamed "Cy", his real name was not Cyrus. It was Ralph.
The near 47-year-old Perkins entered the Navy in November 1942 and was discharged in 1944.
He became a coach for several champion teams - the 1932 New York Yankees, the 1935 Detroit Tigers, and the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies. He briefly managed (15 games) in the majors in 1937.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- Won two World Series with the Philadelphia Athletics (1929 & 1930; he played in neither World Series)
