Neal Ball
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Cornelius Ball
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 7", Weight 145 lb.
- Debut September 12, 1907
- Final Game June 30, 1913
- Born April 22, 1881 in Grand Haven, MI USA
- Died October 15, 1957 in Bridgeport, CT USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Infielder Neal Ball played seven seasons in the American League, spread among three teams. He had over 100 games in a season three times.
Completed first unassisted triple play in Major League regular season history on July 19, 1909. Amby McConnell of the Boston Red Sox was the batter. Jake Stahl was the runner at first and Heinie Wagner at second.
The New York Times of March 18, 1911 says that Ball refused to report to Portland and planned instead to play semi-pro ball.
Ball managed the Augusta Tygers for part of 1922 and the New Haven Profs in 1925 and 1927, and the Pittsfield Hillies for part of 1926.
After his baseball days he worked as a hat salesman and as manager of a bowling alley. Source: The Deadball Era
[edit] Notable Achievement
- Won a World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 1912
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | Bridgeport Hustlers | Eastern League | -- | -- | none | replaced by Mike Healy | |
| 1922 | Augusta Tygers | South Atlantic League | -- | -- | none | replaced by Hick Cady | |
| 1925 | New Haven Profs | Eastern League | 81-73 | 4th | none | ||
| 1926 | Pittsfield Hillies | Eastern League | -- | -- | none | replaced by Rowdy Elliott | |
| 1927 | New Haven Profs | Eastern League | 74-80 | 5th | none |
