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Charles Tolson

Charles Tolson Notable

b. November 6, 1898 · Cleveland Indians 1925, Chicago Cubs 1926–1927, 1929–1930

Charles Tolson divided six seasons between two clubs as a first baseman: the Cleveland Indians from 1925, then the Chicago Cubs through 1930.

Across 144 games he batted .284, with 78 hits and 23 runs. He finished with 4 home runs, 16 doubles and 1 stolen base.

He played 60 games at first base, with 542 putouts and 9 errors. He turned 42 double plays.

He was born in Washington, DC, USA on November 6, 1898, and died on April 16, 1965. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1925 CLE 31203 000 0210 .250
1926 CHC 5780425 611 8580 .313
1927 CHC 3954616 402 17490 .296
1929 CHC 321091328 501 199160 .257
1930 CHC 132006 100 1651 .300
Career 1442752378 1614 4526391 .284

On this day & linked events

1898

Born November 6, 1898

Washington, DC, USA

1965

Died April 16, 1965

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