Ernie Courtney
Edward Ernest (Ernie) Courtney (January 20, 1875 – February 29, 1920) was a third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Beaneaters (1902), Baltimore Orioles (1902), New York Highlanders (1903), Detroit Tigers (1903) and Philadelphia Phillies (1905-1908). Courtney batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Infielder/Outfielder | |||
Born: Des Moines, Iowa | January 20, 1875|||
Died: February 29, 1920 45) Buffalo, New York | (aged|||
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MLB debut | |||
April 17, 1902, for the Boston Beaneaters | |||
Last MLB appearance | |||
October 2, 1908, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |||
MLB statistics | |||
Batting average | .245 | ||
Home runs | 5 | ||
Hits | 471 | ||
Runs batted in | 200 | ||
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Career
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The grave site of Courtney in Buffalo Cemetery in Cheektowaga, New York
In a six-season career, Courtney posted a .245 batting average with five home runs and 200 RBI in 558 games played. He led the National League in games played in 1905.
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