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

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  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


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.
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Boston Beaneaters catcher Marty Bergen kills his wife and two children with an axe, then takes his own life.

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1900 – Boston Beaneaters catcher Marty Bergen 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.