Ed Connolly (catcher)

Edward Joseph Connolly (July 17, 1908 – November 12, 1963) was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Boston Red Sox between 1929 and 1932. Connolly batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. His son, Ed Jr., also played briefly in the majors.

Ed Connolly
Catcher
Born: (1908-07-17)July 17, 1908
Brooklyn, New York
Died: November 12, 1963(1963-11-12) (aged 55)
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 20, 1929, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
September 25, 1932, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
Fielding percentage.966
Putouts366
Assists86
Teams

In a four-season career, Connolly was a .178 hitter (66-for-371) with 31 RBI without any home runs in 149 games played.

Connolly died in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, at the age of 55.

See also

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