Did you know? In 1908, while playing for Rochester, became the first catcher in International league history to wear shin guards; the first backstop to do so in the major leagues was Hall of Famer Roger Bresnahan the year prior.
Post-game: Worked as a salesman of cars, real estate and later life insurance, and thereafter served as the Republican city councilman for Rochester for 12 years (1937-49) ... died after a brief illness on April 5, 1953 at age 67.
Sources: Baseball-Reference; Rochester Democrat-Chronicle, 5/9/1920, 4/28/1930, 2/12/1935, 4/6/1953, 4/7/1953.
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