Harry Lyons
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Harry Pratt Lyons
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Weight 157 lb.
- Debut August 29, 1887
- Final Game July 4, 1893
- Born March 25, 1866 in Chester, PA USA
- Died June 30, 1912 in Mauricetown, NJ USA
[edit] Biographical Information
"Both (Lyons and Jack Doyle) played yesterday, and their work was of a very brilliant character . . . Lyons in centre covered plenty of ground, and at the bat he inspired the onlookers with confidence." - from the New York Times, June 25, 1892, commenting on a game in which Lyons batted third in front of clean-up hitter Buck Ewing
Harry Lyons played six seasons in the majors, most notably leading the 1890 American Association in at-bats. He also appeared in post-season play in 1887 and 1888.
Pat Powers was his manager both at Rochester in 1890 and at New York in 1892.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AA At Bats Leader (1890)
