January 19, 1900 - Boston Beaneaters catcher Marty Bergen (photo) kills his wife and two children with an axe, then takes his own life. He was reportedly depressed by his son's death the previous April, and had suffered symptoms of mental illness for several years. Billy Hamilton is the only Boston player to attend the backstop's funeral.

Marty Bergen Stats & Facts

  Marty Bergen Essentials Positions:Bats: Throws: R70 Weight: 170Born: October 25, 1871 in North Brookfield, MA USADied: January 19, 1900 in North Brookfield, MA USADebut: April 17, 1896Last Game: October 13, 1899Full Name: Martin Bergen Players Who Debuted Same Year  Coming Soon   All-Time Teammate Team Coming Soon   Vintage Baseball HOT ON EBAYCard Collections…

Fielder Jones Stats & Facts

Fielder Jones Stats & Facts

Fielder Jones Essentials Positions: Bats: L Throws: R 71 Weight: 180 Born: 8 13, 1871 in Shinglehouse, PA USA Died: 3 13 1934 in Portland, OR USA Debut: 1896-04-18 Last Game: 9/1/1915 Full Name: Fielder Allison Jones   Fielder Jones was an exceptionally talented ballplayer and manager. He played while professional baseball was still in…