Dan Casey
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Daniel Maurice Casey
- Bats Right, Throws Left
- Height 6' 0", Weight 180 lb.
- Debut August 18, 1884
- Final Game October 4, 1890
- Born November 20, 1862 in Binghamton, NY USA
- Died February 8, 1943 in Washington, DC USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Dan Casey was the brother of Dennis Casey. In the 1930s, he claimed that his brother was the basis for the Casey figure in Casey at the Bat. When this didn't fly, he claimed he was the basis for the character.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL ERA Leader (1887)
- NL Shutouts Leader (1887)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 2 (1886 & 1887)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 4 (1886-1888 & 1890)
- 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1886, 1887 & 1890)
