Charlie Mason (1870s outfielder)

Charles E. Mason (June 25, 1853 – October 21, 1936) was an American professional baseball player who played from 1875–1883, primarily as an outfielder.

Charlie Mason
Outfielder
Born: (1853-06-25)June 25, 1853
New Orleans, Louisiana
Died: October 21, 1936(1936-10-21) (aged 83)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 26, 1875, for the Philadelphia Centennials
Last MLB appearance
July 4, 1883, for the Philadelphia Athletics
MLB statistics
At bats82
RBI5
Home Runs0
Batting average.183
Teams

Mason was considered a pioneer of baseball in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Athletics played an exhibition benefit game to honor Mason on April 10, 1928 at Shibe Park.[1]

References

  1. Isaminger, James C. (April 10, 1928). "A's Trip Phils". Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia.


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