Tony Brottem
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Anton Christian Brottem
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0½", Weight 176 lb.
- Debut April 17, 1916
- Final Game September 29, 1921
- Born April 30, 1892 in Halstad, MN USA
- Died August 5, 1929 in Chicago, IL USA
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Brottem was a suicide. He slit his own throat two weeks after being relieved of his catching duties by the Dayton Aviators. Brottem once allowed seven St. Paul Saints to steal bases during a game October 5, 1923 at Parkway Field in Louisville as a member of the Louisville Colonels' American Association team. For more information please go to [www.aaalmanac.com]
