Al Spalding

Albert Goodwill Spalding

Positions: Pitcher, Centerfielder and First Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 170 lb.

Born: September 2, 1850 in Byron, IL
Debut: May 5, 1871
Final Game: August 31, 1878
Died: September 9, 1915 in San Diego, CA
Cremated
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by Old Timers Committee as Pioneer/Executive in 1939.
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Rk	Year	Age	Tm	Lg		G	W	L	W-L%	Finish
1	1876	25	Chicago White Stockings	NL		66	52	14	.788	1	NL Pennant Player/Manager
2	1877	26	Chicago White Stockings	NL		60	26	33	.441	5	Player/Manager
					2 years	126	78	47	.624	3.0	1 Pennant

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