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A utility infielder, in 1916 Butler led the NL with 54 pinch-hit appearances and 13 pinch hits. He roomed with Honus Wagner as a young Pirate, and was the oldest living ex-big leaguer before his death at 94. (JK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » December 12, 1913: The Pirates clean house in an 8-player swap with the Cardinals. Going to St. Louis is Dots Miller, a 1909 World Series hero, 14-game winner Hank Robinson, 3B Cozy Dolan, infielder Art Butler, and OF Chief Wilson, king of the triple. The Pirates receive pitcher Bob Harmon, 3B Mike Mowry, and 1B Ed Konetchy, whom the Bucs had been after for years. » June 5, 1915: Philadelphia's Grover Cleveland Alexander loses his no-hitter when the Cards' Artie Butler punches a single with two outs in the 9th. Alex then fans Bob Bescher for the final out to win 3–0. He will pitch three more one-hitters this season.