Albert Kirmes

Albert Wilelemus Kirmes

• Height 5' 10", Weight 145 lb.

• Born May 9 1864 in Melrose, MA USA
• Died July 14, 1910 in Bethlehem, NH USA

BR Minors page

Biographical Information

Albert Kirmes was a minor league third baseman from 1886 to 1894. He was a life-long resident of Melrose, MA, who played regularly for the city's semi-pro team from 1885 to 1888, before beginning his professional career. With Melrose he hit .295 in 17 games in 1886, .270 in 27 games in 1887, and .260 in 26 games in 1888.

In 1889 Kirmes went to Bangor, ME to play for a strong indepedent team. He began 1890 playing with Johnstown-Gloversville in the New York State League, but was released after 3 games without collecting a hit. He then moved to Utica in the same league, where he played from late May to mid-July. He then returned to Bangor to finish out the season.

Kirmes began 1891 practicing with the Boston Beaneaters and played in some exhibition games with them, but was not retained after his trial with the club. He played later that spring with the John F. Morrill team, before joining Salem, MA for the New England League season. After Salem disbanded that July, he spent the rest of the summer back in Melrose.

He remained in the New England league for the next three years. He had a strong year with Portland, ME in 1892, then moved to Brockton, MA in 1893, where he hit .232 in 65 games. He returned to Bangor to play in 1894, but was released after 19 games.

Kirmes was often called Allie or Ally in Melrose and Al in Maine. He worked as a scene painter for theatrical productions and was a florist for many years in Melrose. He died in 1910 in New Hampshire, while away from home trying to recover his health after a period of illness.

Related Sites

• BR Minors page for 1890 misattributed to A. C. Kermaes
• BR Minors page for 1890 misattributed to Kermiss
• Find-A-Grave Memorial Site for Albert Kirmes