Harry Stovey

January 9, 2024
Baseball Player

Quick Facts

Harry Stovey
Full Name Harry Stovey
Occupation Baseball Player
Date Of Birth Dec 20, 1856(1856-12-20)
Age 168
Date Of Death 1937-09-20
Birthplace Philadelphia
Country United States
Birth City Pennsylvania
Horoscope Sagittarius

Harry Stovey Biography

Name Harry Stovey
Birthday Dec 20
Birth Year 1856
Place Of Birth Philadelphia
Home Town Pennsylvania
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Sagittarius

Harry Stovey is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on December 20, 1856 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. 19th century MLB outfielder and the first baseman, known as the first to hit 100 home runs.

He was in the same era with He played in the same era as Hall of Famer Cap Anson..

He changed his name to Harry Stovey because his mother did not want him to play baseball.

Harry Stovey Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Baseball Player
House Living in own house.

Harry Stovey is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Harry Stovey 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His career began in 1880 when he joined the Worcester Ruby Legs.

He was awarded the home-run title in 1880, 1883 and 1885.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Weight 79 kg

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Who is Harry Stovey Dating?

According to our records, Harry Stovey is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Harry Stovey’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Harry Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Harry Stovey celebrates birthday on December 20 of every year.

Top Facts about Harry Stovey

  1. Harry Stovey was a professional baseball player from 1880-1893.
  2. He played for six different teams during his career.
  3. Stovey was known for his speed and power at the plate.
  4. He hit the first ever home run in American Association history.
  5. Stovey is credited with inventing the head-first slide technique.
  6. He led the league in stolen bases five times.
  7. Stovey was one of the first players to earn a salary over $2,000 per season.
  8. He retired with a .289 batting average and 122 home runs.
  9. Stovey was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019 as part of its Early Baseball Era Committee vote.
  10. His legacy as a pioneer of early baseball continues to be celebrated today.

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