Paddy Livingston
Patrick Joseph Livingston (January 14, 1880 – September 19, 1977) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played for seven seasons. He played for the Cleveland Blues in 1901, the Cincinnati Reds in 1906, the Philadelphia Athletics from 1909 to 1911, the Cleveland Naps in 1912, and the St. Louis Cardinals in 1917. Livingston was the last surviving player of the inaugural year for the American League, 1901.[1] At the time of his death, he was the oldest living former major league player.[2]
| Paddy Livingston | |||
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| Catcher | |||
| Born: January 14, 1880 Cleveland, Ohio | |||
| Died: September 19, 1977 (aged 97) Cleveland, Ohio | |||
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| MLB debut | |||
| September 2, 1901, for the Cleveland Blues | |||
| Last MLB appearance | |||
| June 15, 1917, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .209 | ||
| Hits | 120 | ||
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| Career highlights and awards | |||
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References
- "Paddy, At 97, Has Fear Of Pay Rate". Indianapolis Star. January 16, 1977. p. 28. Retrieved 2020-05-29 – via newspapers.com.
- "On 97th Birthday Oldtimer Fears Baseball Salaries". Times Recorder. January 15, 1977. p. 11. Retrieved 2020-05-29 – via newspapers.com.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- Paddy Livingston at Find a Grave
| Records | ||
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| Preceded by Charlie Emig |
Oldest recognized verified living baseball player October 2, 1975 – September 19, 1977 |
Succeeded by Sam Edmonston |
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