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Oliver Brown Notable

b. May 3, 1849 · Brooklyn Atlantics 1872, 1875

Oliver Brown played 1872 to 1875 for the Brooklyn Atlantics as a right fielder.

Across 7 games he batted .080, with 2 hits and 0 runs.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY, USA on May 3, 1849, and died on September 23, 1932. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1872* BRA 41502 000 0010 .133
1875* BRA 31000 000 0000 .000
Major leagues 0000 000 0000
All seasons 72502 000 0010 .080

Seasons outside MLB's recognized major leagues appear in All seasons, but not in Major leagues or the leaderboards. For Oliver Brown, that is 1872–1875. Why totals can differ.

On this day & linked events

1849

Born May 3, 1849

Brooklyn, NY, USA

1932

Died September 23, 1932