Dave Foutz
Encyclopedia
David Luther Foutz was a pitcher for the Saint Louis Browns
of the American Association
and the Brooklyn Bridegrooms
of the National League
from to , compiling a 147-66 career record. He also played first base and the outfield. From to , he was the player-manager of the Bridegrooms.
Foutz died on March 5, 1897 in his mother's house in Waverly, Maryland of asthma
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St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
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 Brooklyn Bridegrooms
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
of the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
from to , compiling a 147-66 career record. He also played first base and the outfield. From to , he was the player-manager of the Bridegrooms.
Foutz died on March 5, 1897 in his mother's house in Waverly, Maryland of asthma
Asthma
Asthma is the common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath...
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See also
- List of Major League Baseball leaders in career wins
- List of Major League Baseball leaders in career stolen bases
- List of Major League Baseball saves champions
- List of Major League Baseball ERA champions
External links
- Baseball-Reference.com - career managing record and playing statistics