Davey Claire
From BR Bullpen
David Matthew Claire
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 8", Weight 164 lb.
- Debut September 17, 1920
- Final Game September 19, 1920
- Born November 17, 1897 in Ludington, MI USA
- Died January 7, 1956 in Las Vegas, NV USA
Danny Claire and Davey Claire are brothers, but 2 different people. Danny was born 16 April 1885 in Lundington, Michigan. He died 23 March 1929 in Battle Creek, Michigan. He was David Matthew (Davey) Claire's older brother. Danny also was a ball player. The following was taken from a newspaper article: In a Newspaper clipping, "Danny Claire's Widow to Marry in New York," it says, "Danny Claire, for years well known as a baseball umpire in Battle Creek, burned to death in an accident here in 1930." Danny's widow, Ethel, said that he was a "pro-baseball player".
