Morrie Rath
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Morris Charles Rath
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Weight 160 lb.
- Debut September 28, 1909
- Final Game October 3, 1920
- Born December 25, 1886 in Mobeetie, TX USA
- Died November 18, 1945 in Upper Darby, PA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
- He was hit by Eddie Cicotte leading off Game 1 of the 1919 World Series for the Cincinnati Reds, signaling to gamblers that the fix was on.
- In 1912, he walked 95 times leading to 104 Runs, but only 19 RBI.
Rath shot and killed himself in 1945. He owned a sporting goods store following his retirement from baseball.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 1 (1912)
- Won a World Series with the Cincinnati Reds in 1919
