Howdy Caton

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James Howard Caton (Buster)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 6", Weight 165 lb.

• Debut September 17, 1917
• Final Game September 6, 1920
• Born July 16, 1896 in Zanesville, OH USA
• Died January 8, 1948 in Zanesville, OH USA

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Howdy Caton played shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates at a time when Honus Wagner had stopped playing the position for the Pirates.

Caton was involved in an unusual play in 1918 when he was a baserunner. The pitcher for the opposing team threw a wild pitch, and and ball was ruled dead after the batboy touched it. After the ball came back to the mound, Caton attempted to score, bowled into the catcher, and was unconscious for several minutes. He was ruled safe at home though.

After baseball he worked for the city of Zanesville and eventually died there.

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