Books and articles about Cannonball Crane

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As a rookie outfielder/catcher in 1884, Crane ranked second in the Union Association with 12 HR. By 1888 he had completed a transition to pitcher, and in 1891 led the American Association with a 2.45 ERA for Cincinnati/Milwaukee. Crane enjoyed only one winning season, and twice lost more than 20 games. He comitted suicide by drinking acid. (FIC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » October 19th, 1888: The series moves to Brooklyn, where the Giants win 6-3 behind the battery of Cannonball Crane and Willard Brown. » October 24th, 1889: The Giants pound the Bridegrooms' 40-game winner Bob Caruthers for 11 hits and 24 total bases and win easily 11-3. Battery mates Cannonball Crane and Willard Brown and 2B Danny Richardson all homer for the victors.