Sam Crane (cranesa01)

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Samuel Newhall Crane

Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 6' 0", Weight 190 lb.

Debut May 1, 1880
Final Game June 28, 1890
Born January 2, 1854 in Springfield, MA USA
Died June 26, 1925 in New York, NY USA

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Sam Crane played seven years in the majors, but became much more famous afterwards as a sportwriter. He was perhaps the most-esteemed sportswriter of his time.

Crane broke into the majors at a rather advanced age. He had played for Fall River in 1876 and been the team captain there. When he came to the majors, he was player-manager, although since he suffered an injury early in the year, he did more managing than playing.