Amos Wilson Rusie (The Hoosier Thunderbolt)

Positions: Pitcher and Outfielder
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 200 lb.

Born: May 30, 1871 in Mooresville, IN
Signed as a Free Agent with the Indianapolis Hoosiers in 1889. (All Transactions)
Debut: May 9, 1889 (Age 17)
Teams (by GP): Giants/Hoosiers/Reds 1889-1901

Final Game: June 9, 1901 (Age 30)
Died: December 6, 1942 in Seattle, WA
Buried: Acacia Memorial Park, Seattle, WA
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by Veteran's Committee as Player in 1977.
   View Amos Rusie Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
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