Ed Beavan

Edward Price Beavan
Also played under the name of Edward P. Bevens

• Bats Unknown, Throws Right
• Height 5' 8", Weight 138 lb.

• Debut May 9, 1871
• Final Game August 22, 1872
• Born November 25, 1846 in Brooklyn, NY USA
• Died December 28, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY USA

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Biographical Information

Ed Beavan played for the Troy Haymakers of the National Association in 1871 and for the Brooklyn Atlantics in the same league in 1872. He was mainly a second baseman and hit .259 in 13 games. At the time, he was mainly listed under the name Bevens, but the book When Johnny Came Sliding Home calls him "E.P. Beavans", and shows him playing in 1870 for the Brooklyn Stars at second base.

He was long listed with a missing date of death. Researcher Justin McKinney found him listed in Brooklyn, NY as part of the Beavan family, under the name Edward Price Beavan, a fact that allowed him to confirm both his birth and death details.

Further Reading

• "Edward Beavan", in Bill Carle, ed.: "Biographical Research Committee Report'", SABR, July/August 2025, p. 1.

Related Sites

• BR Minors page