Cliff Blankenship
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| Cliff Blankenship | |
|---|---|
| File:Cliff Blankenship Salt Lake.jpeg | |
| Catcher/First baseman | |
| Born: April 10, 1880 Columbus, Georgia | |
| Died: April 26, 1956 (aged 76) Oakland, California | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 17, 1905, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 18, 1909, for the Washington Senators | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Fielding percentage | .952 |
| Putouts | 344 |
| Batting average | .225 |
| Teams | |
Clifford Douglas Blankenship (April 10, 1880 – April 26, 1956) was an American professional baseball player. He played his first game on April 17, 1905. He played his 95th and final game on August 18, 1909. His batting average was .225. In 1907, Senators manager Joe Cantillon sent Blankenship to Weiser, Idaho, to scout pitcher Walter Johnson. Blankenship successfully persuaded Johnson to accept a Washington contract.
External links
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Categories:
- 1880 births
- 1956 deaths
- Cincinnati Reds players
- Washington Senators (1901–1960) players
- Baseball players from Columbus, Georgia
- Minor league baseball managers
- Terre Haute Hottentots players
- Atlanta Firemen players
- Toledo Mud Hens players
- Seattle Siwashes players
- Fresno Tigers players
- Tacoma Tigers players
- Salt Lake City Skyscrapers players
- Missoula (minor league baseball) players
- Salt Lake City Bees players
- Spokane Indians managers
- Murray Infants players