Cecil Bolton

Cecil Glenford Bolton (February 13, 1904 – August 25, 1993) was a Major League Baseball first baseman for the Cleveland Indians near the end of the 1928 season (September 21 – September 30). A native of Booneville, Mississippi, the 24-year-old rookie stood 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) and weighed 195 lbs.

For the American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient, see Cecil H. Bolton.
Cecil Bolton
First baseman
Born: (1904-02-13)February 13, 1904
Booneville, Mississippi
Died: August 25, 1993(1993-08-25) (aged 89)
Jackson, Mississippi
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 21, 1928, for the Cleveland Indians
Last MLB appearance
September 30, 1928, for the Cleveland Indians
Teams

Bolton had two hits in thirteen at bats (.154), but both hits were triples, giving him a slugging percentage of .462. He shares the record with Ed Irvin for most triples in a career with no other hits at two. He scored one run. At first base, he handled 42 out of 44 chances successfully for a .955 fielding percentage.


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