Cliff Daringer

Clifford Clarence Daringer
(Shanty)

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 5' 7½", Weight 155 lb.

• Debut April 20, 1914
• Final Game September 29, 1914
• Born April 10, 1885 in Hayden, IN USA
• Died December 26, 1971 in Sacramento, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Cliff Daringer played all over the country in eight minor league seasons (1906-13), the last with the Federal League's Covington/Kansas City team, where he led the league with 86 runs. Daringer remained with Kansas City for its first major league season in 1914, playing shortstop, third base and second base, and batting .263 in 64 games. Daringer finished his professional career with two seasons (1915-16) in the Three-I League. Daringer's brother Rolla played briefly with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1914 and 1915.

The Hayden, IN area produced five professional ballplayers in the early 20th century: Rolla, Howard, and Cliff Daringer, Forrest More, and Mike Simon. Source: local records.