Larry Ressler
Lawrence P. Ressler (August 10, 1848 – June 12, 1918) was an American professional baseball player.
| Larry Ressler | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: August 10, 1848 Alsace-Lorraine, France | |
| Died: June 12, 1918 (aged 69) Reading, Pennsylvania | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 26, 1875, for the Washington Nationals | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 4, 1875, for the Washington Nationals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| At bats | 108 |
| RBI | 5 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Batting average | .194 |
| Teams | |
Biography
Larry Ressler was born in Alsace-Lorraine, France on October 10, 1848, and came to the United States in 1857.[1] He enlisted in the 213th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment at 14, and served for one year during the Civil War, before his mother arranged to have him discharged due to his age. Before playing baseball professionally, he worked as a molder.[2]
He was the captain and manager of the Reading Actives in the minor leagues, and for the Washington Nationals during the 1875 season. He was the first French-born Major League Baseball player.[1]
In later life he managed hotels, and was a police sergeant and civil servant. He was active in Democratic politics.[2]
Larry Ressler died from gastritis at St. Joseph's Hospital in Reading, Pennsylvania on June 12, 1918.[2]
References
- Batesel, Paul (October 6, 2012). Players and Teams of the National Association, 1871–1875. McFarland. p. 111. ISBN 9780786490769. Retrieved January 19, 2020 – via Google Books.
- "Lawrence P. Ressler". Reading Times. June 13, 1918. p. 6. Retrieved January 19, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)