Albert Spalding

Albert Goodwill Spalding
Pitcher
Born: September 2, 1850 Byron, Illinois
Died: September 9, 1915 (aged 65) San Diego, California
Batted: Right	Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 5, 1871 for the Boston Red Stockings
Last MLB appearance
August 31, 1878 for the Chicago White Stockings
Career statistics
Win-Loss record	253–65
ERA	2.14
Batting average	.313
Teams
National Association of Base Ball Players Rockford Forest Citys (1866–1870)   League Player Boston Red Stockings (1871–1875) Chicago White Stockings (1876–1878)   League Manager Chicago White Stockings (1876–1877)
Career highlights and awards
National Association pennant: 1872–1875 National League pennant: 1876
Member of the National
Baseball Hall of Fame
Induction	1939
Election Method	Veteran's Committee

This article is about the baseball player and manager. For the violinist, see Albert Spalding (violinist).

Albert Goodwill Spalding (born September 2, 1850 in Byron, Illinois – September 9, 1915 in Point Loma, California) was a professional baseball player, manager and co-founder of A.G. Spalding sporting goods company.

Other websites

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
• Official webpage of Spalding's company