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American baseball player (1867–1925) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Addison Courtney Gumbert (October 10, 1867 – April 23, 1925)[1] was a pitcher for Major League Baseball in the 19th century. His brother Billy Gumbert and great nephew Harry Gumbert were also Major League Baseball players.
Ad Gumbert | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | October 10, 1868|
Died: April 23, 1925 56) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 15, 1888, for the Chicago White Stockings | |
Last MLB appearance | |
August 28, 1896, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 123–102 |
Earned run average | 4.27 |
Strikeouts | 546 |
Teams | |
Addison Gumbert was born on October 10, 1867,[2] or 1868,[3][4] in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Robert and Henrietta Gumbert.[5] At the 1880 United States Census, Robert worked as a dispatcher,[6] while Henrietta was unemployed, with her occupation listed as a "keephouse".[7] The family lived on Frankstown Avenue in the 21st Ward of Pittsburgh.[6][7][8]
After retiring from baseball, Gumbert had a career as a public official in Allegheny County and Pittsburgh. He was elected as Allegheny County sheriff in 1906 and as an Allegheny County commissioner in 1915.[9] While sheriff in 1908, he was elected president of the Western Pennsylvania Hockey League.[10]
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