Dude Esterbrook

Thomas John Esterbrook

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 167 lb.

• Debut May 1, 1880
• Final Game July 22, 1891
• Born June 9, 1857 in Staten Island, NY USA
• Died April 30, 1901 in Middletown, NY USA

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Biographical Information

Dude Esterbrook, born in New York, spent most of his major league career playing for teams in the state of New York. His best year was 1884 when he was among league leaders in many categories.

In 1889, he also managed for 10 games. He guided the London Tecumsehs for part of that year as well.

He died in 1901 when he jumped from a train. His obituary described him as having been very eccentric for a number of years. His last game was in New Orleans in 1894. See New York Times Obit of Dude Esterbrook

Notable Achievements

• AA Singles Leader (1884)

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