Lave Cross

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Lafayette Napoleon Cross

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5'9", Weight 155 lb.

• Debut April 23, 1887
• Final Game June 6, 1907
• Born May 12, 1866 in Milwaukee, WI USA
• Died September 6, 1927 in Toledo, OH USA

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In 1907 Lave Cross became the all-time leader in hits by a third baseman. A converted catcher who once split a big-league catching job with brother Amos, Cross is the only player to set two new records for fielding percentage at 3B, doing so in 1895 (.940, breaking Billy Nash's .933) and 1899 (.959, 12 points better than Billy Clingman's record). His brother Frank also played in the majors.

Lave Cross also holds the unique (AFAIK) position of appearing on four different teams in four different leagues, all in the same city, as he played for Philadelphia teams in the American Association, Players League, National League and American League.

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