Dave Anderson (anderda01)

David S. Anderson

• Bats Unknown, Throws Left

• Debut August 24, 1889
• Final Game September 29, 1890
• Born October 10, 1868 in Chester, PA USA
• Died March 22, 1897 in Chester, PA USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Dave Anderson played two seasons in the majors. Born in Pennsylvania, he played for both Pennsylvania-based National League teams.

Anderson was born, and died, in Chester, PA, not far from Philadelphia. He was in the majors with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1890 before he turned 21. The next season, he appeared in three games for the team and 13 more with the Pittsburgh Alleghenys. He also spent part of 1890 with Wilmington, and was with Lebanon, PA in 1891. Dave worked one game as a fill-in umpire in the National League in 1890.

Sporting Life in June 1890 stated Anderson signed with Newark, NJ, but it is not clear if he ever appeared with them. In 1894, it was announced that a David Anderson would be treasurer of the Gloucester City Base Ball Club. This was apparently Gloucester, NJ, south of Philadelphia. He is not to be confused with another Dave Anderson, an infielder who played around 100 years later.

Related Sites

• Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave Anderson