Lave Cross

Lafayette Napoleon Cross

Positions: Third Baseman, Catcher and Outfielder
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 8", Weight: 155 lb.

Born: May 12, 1866 in Milwaukee, WI
Debut: April 23, 1887 (Age 20)
Final Game: June 6, 1907 (Age 41)
Died: September 6, 1927 in Toledo, OH
Buried: Woodlawn Cemetery, Toledo, OH
Relatives: Brother of Amos Cross and Brother of Frank Cross
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Rk	Year	Age	Tm	Lg		G	W	L	W-L%	Finish
1	1899	33	Cleveland Spiders	NL	1st of 2	38	8	30	.211	12	Player/Manager

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