George Barclay (American football/baseball)
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George Oliver Barclay (May 16, 1876 – April 3, 1909) was an American football and baseball player. He played Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals and later the Boston Beaneaters. He was also an early professional football player-coach for the Greensburg Athletic Association.[1] He was nicknamed "The Rose" for his concern with his looks[citation needed] and "Deerfoot" because of his speed.[1] Barclay also invented the first football helmet.[2][3]
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Born: | (1876-05-16)May 16, 1876 Milton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died: | April 3, 1909(1909-04-03) (aged 32) Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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College: | Bucknell, Lafayette |
Position: | Halfback |
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Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
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April 17, 1902, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
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May 30, 1905, for the Boston Beaneaters | |
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Batting average | .248 |
Home runs | 4 |
Runs batted in | 140 |
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