Patsy Dougherty
From BR Bullpen
Patrick Henry Dougherty
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 190 lb.
- Debut April 19, 1902
- Final Game September 22, 1911
- Born October 27, 1876 in Andover, NY USA
- Died April 30, 1940 in Bolivar, NY USA
Contents |
[edit] Biographical Information
Patsy Dougherty was the first player to play for two World Series champions, the 1903 Boston Americans and the 1906 Chicago White Sox. He was also the first man to homer twice in a World Series game, connecting off the Pirates' Sam Leever and Bucky Veil in Game Two of the 1903 World Series.
Dougherty was the lead-off batter for the Boston team in each game of the 1903 World Series. During the regular season, he had been third in the league in batting and had led the league in hits and runs scored. He was also third in stolen bases and would lead the league in that category in 1908.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time AL At Bats Leader (1903 & 1904)
- 2-time AL Runs Scored Leader (1903 & 1904)
- AL Hits Leader (1903)
- AL Singles Leader (1903)
- AL Stolen Bases Leader (1908)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 2 (1903 & 1904)
- Won two World Series with the Boston Americans (1903) and the Chicago White Sox (1906)
[edit] Further Reading
- Ray Anselmo: "Patrick Henry Dougherty", in David Jones, ed.: Deadball Stars of the American League, SABR, Potomac Books, Inc., Dulles, VA, 2006, pp. 497-499.
