Chappy Lane
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George M. Lane was a professional baseball player in the Major Leagues. His debut in the Major Leagues was on May 16, 1882 and finished his baseball career on September 9, 1884. He was a first baseman
and outfielder for the 1882 Pittsbugh Alleghenys
of the American Association
and the 1884 Toledo Blue Stockings
of the Union Association
. Lane died October 9, 1901 in Philadelphia, PA.
First baseman
First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run for that player's team...
and outfielder for the 1882 Pittsbugh Alleghenys
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
of the American Association
American Association (19th century)
The American Association was a Major League Baseball league that existed for 10 seasons from to . During that time, it challenged the National League for dominance of professional baseball...
and the 1884 Toledo Blue Stockings
Toledo Blue Stockings
The Toledo Blue Stockings formed as a minor league baseball team in Toledo, Ohio in 1883. They won the Northwestern League championship in 1883. Their home ballpark was League Park....
of the Union Association
Union Association
The Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884. St. Louis won the pennant and joined the National League the following season...
. Lane died October 9, 1901 in Philadelphia, PA.