Harry Spence

Harrison L. "Harry" Spence (February 22, 1856 – May 17, 1908) was a professional baseball player and manager. He managed the Indianapolis Hoosiers of the National League in 1888, leading the team to 50 wins, with 85 losses, in 136 games.

Harrison Spence
Manager
Born: (1856-02-22)February 22, 1856
New York City
Died: May 17, 1908(1908-05-17) (aged 52)
Chicago
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown
MLB statistics
Managerial W–L50-85
Games136
Winning percentage.370
Teams
  • Indianapolis Hoosiers (1888)

Spence also played and managed in minor league baseball. His playing career began in 1877, being interrupted in 1888 and resuming for one final season in 1889. In 1885, he served as player-manager of the Toronto club in the Canadian League. He returned to manage one final season in 1899 with the Portland Phenoms of the New England League before retiring.

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