Dennis Coughlin

Dennis F. Coughlin

• Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown

• Debut April 27, 1872
• Final Game June 26, 1872
• Born January 1844 in New York USA
• Died May 14, 1913 in Washington, DC USA

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Biographical Information

Dennis Coughlin is the only major leaguer who was wounded in combat in the Civil War, a sergeant in the 104th New York State Infantry Company. He played 8 games with the Washington Nationals in 1872, hitting .297. After his time in baseball, he worked in the U.S. Treasury Department for 45 years.

Related Sites

• Dennis Coughlin at the SABR Biography Project.