Harry Arundel
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Harry Arundel
- Bats Unknown, Throws Right
- Height 5' 6", Weight 145 lb.
- Debut July 19, 1875
- Final Game October 10, 1884
- Born February, 1855 in Philadelphia, PA USA
- Died March 25, 1904 in Cleveland, OH USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Harry Arundel appeared in the majors in 1875, 1882 and 1884, in three different leagues, primarily as a pitcher.
As of 1891 it was said he was working as an agent for a Cleveland book firm.
Sporting News reported his death in 1904, and stated that he had gained "considerable fame" as one of the first pitchers to use a curve ball. Joe Ardner was quoted as remembering:
"Arundel came to this city (Cleveland) with me in 1879. We formed a rather lively battery in those days, for at that time the curve ball was a new thing."
The article went on to say that Harry was the son of a prominent lawyer who was still alive. After his ballplaying days, Harry had been an insurance agent.
