Earl Blackburn
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Earl Stuart Blackburn
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 180 lb.
- Debut September 17, 1912
- Final Game April 15, 1917
- Born November 1, 1892 in Leesville, OH USA
- Died August 3, 1966 in Mansfield, OH USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Earl Blackburn was the # 2 catcher on the 1916 Boston Braves, behind Hank Gowdy. The team went 89-63 and Earl hit well with a .273 average (the league hit .247) and 4 triples in 110 at-bats.
Although he played five seasons in the majors, he only had 35 at-bats in years other than 1916. Of those, 17 at-bats were with the 1913 Cincinnati Reds managed by Joe Tinker, where Earl was the # 3 catcher in terms of appearances behind Tommy Clarke and Johnny Kling (who was acquired in mid-season).
He attended Washington High School in Massillon, OH and played baseball, football, and basketball. See picture of Earl Blackburn in 1910 on high school basketball team.
