Edward James Delahanty (Big Ed)

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

Born: October 30, 1867 in Cleveland, OH (All Transactions)
Debut: May 22, 1888 (Age 20)
Teams (by GP): Phillies/Senators/Quakers/Infants 1888-1903

Final Game: June 25, 1903 (Age 35)
Died: July 2, 1903 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland, OH
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by Old Timers Committee as Player in 1945. No induction ceremony in Cooperstown held (until 2013).
   View Ed Delahanty Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Relatives: Brother of Frank Delahanty, Brother of Jim Delahanty, Brother of Joe Delahanty and Brother of Tom Delahanty
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