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Leo Callahan

Leo Callahan Notable

b. August 9, 1890 · Brooklyn Superbas 1913, Philadelphia Phillies 1919

Leo Callahan divided seven seasons between two clubs as a center fielder: the Brooklyn Superbas from 1913, then the Philadelphia Phillies through 1919.

Across 114 games he batted .221, with 61 hits and 32 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 17 doubles and 5 stolen bases.

He played 66 games in the outfield, with 114 putouts and 8 errors.

He was born in Jamaica Plain, MA, USA on August 9, 1890, and died on May 2, 1982. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1913 BRO 334167 310 3450 .171
1919 PHI 812352654 1441 929195 .230
Career 1142763261 1751 1233245 .221

On this day & linked events

1890

Born August 9, 1890

Jamaica Plain, MA, USA

1982

Died May 2, 1982

Image: Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ) at en.wikipedia, public domain