Harry Bay Stats & Facts

Harry Bay

Position: Centerfielder
Bats: Left  •  Throws: Left
5-8, 138lb (173cm, 62kg)
Born: January 17, 1878 in Pontiac, IL
Died: March 20, 1952 (Aged 74-063d) in Peoria, IL
Buried: Parkview Cemetery, Peoria, IL
Debut: July 23, 1901 (Age 23-187d, 2,301st in MLB history)
Last Game: April 25, 1908 (Age 30-099d)
vs. DET 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Full Name: Harry Elbert Bay
Nicknames: Deer Foot

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Once clocked on a stopwatch from plate to first in 3.5 seconds, Harry Bay was considered by many contemporary baseball authorities to be the fastest man in the American League.