James Francis Galvin (Pud, Gentle Jeems or The Little Steam Engine)

Positions: Pitcher and Outfielder
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 8", Weight: 190 lb.

Born: December 25, 1856 in St. Louis, MO (All Transactions)
Debut: May 22, 1875 (Age 18)
Teams (by GP): Bisons/PittsburghAlleghenys/Pirates/Burghers/BrownStockings/... 1875-1892

Final Game: August 2, 1892 (Age 35)
Died: March 7, 1902 in Pittsburgh, PA
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by Veteran's Committee as Player in 1965.
   View Pud Galvin Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
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