Kid Elberfeld
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Norman Arthur Elberfeld (The Tabasco Kid)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 7", Weight 158 lb.
- Debut May 30, 1898
- Final Game September 24, 1914
- Born April 13, 1875 in Pomeroy, OH USA
- Died January 13, 1944 in Chattanooga, TN USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Infielder Kid Elberfeld played 14 seasons in the big leagues, mostly with the new American League, and managed the 1908 Highlanders for 98 games. He was proficient at the art of getting hit by the pitch, ranking # 14 on the all-time list (through 2008).
Although he stood only 5 ' 7 " tall, he was famous for his temper.
[edit] Records Held
- Hits, most in a game with all of team's hits, 4, 8/1/03 (tied)
| Preceded by Clark Griffith | New York Yankees Manager 1908 | Succeeded by George Stallings |
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
