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Jack Coffey

Jack Coffey Notable

b. January 28, 1887 · Boston Doves 1909, Detroit Tigers 1918, Boston Red Sox 1918

Jack Coffey played for three clubs across 10 seasons as a shortstop, opening with the Boston Doves in 1909 and closing with the Boston Red Sox in 1918.

Across 110 games he batted .188, with 69 hits and 33 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 5 doubles and 6 stolen bases.

He played 73 games at shortstop, with 213 assists and 40 errors. He turned 18 double plays.

He was born in New York, NY, USA on January 28, 1887, and died on February 14, 1966. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1909 BSN 732572148 440 2011362 .187
1918 BOS/DET 371111221 121 61184 .189
Career 1103683369 561 2622446 .188

On this day & linked events

1887

Born January 28, 1887

New York, NY, USA

1966

Died February 14, 1966

1909

Major-league debut: Jack Coffey

Jack Coffey made a major-league debut on June 23, 1909.

1918

Final major-league game: Jack Coffey

Jack Coffey played a final major-league game on September 2, 1918.

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