Charlie Kalbfus

Charles Henry Kalbfus
(Skinny)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 145 lb.

• Debut April 18, 1884
• Final Game April 18, 1884
• Born December 28, 1864 in Washington, DC USA
• Died November 18, 1941 in Takoma Park, MD USA

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Biographical Information

Charlie Kalbfus played one game for the Washington Nationals in 1884. Nicknamed "Skinny", he was 145 lbs. He had played with the Washington National club in 1883 before it was a major league club.

Kalbfus was born in Washington, DC and died in suburban Takoma Park, MD.

An article about Charlie [1] indicates that he was club treasurer of the National Club before it was a major league club. Even before that, he was on a club called the Orientals, and in 1883 served in the Washington Light Infantry. After his time in the majors he became an amateur again, and pitched. He worked as a clerk in the U.S Post Office.