Edwin Dikeman

Edwin Dikeman

• Born October 23, 1835 in Warwick, NY USA
• Died March 21, 1889 in Kutztown, PA USA

Biographical Information

Edwin Dikeman was a pre-MLB player who helped to found and played for the Monitor Club of Goshen of the National Association of Base Ball Players in the early 1860s. He started off as a pharmacist and owned a drug store in Goshen, NY called "Dikeman's Drug Store." He was also fascinated with horse racing and worked as a harness maker for some time. He chose to combine his interests by playing the Monitors' home games at the local driving park.

Related Sites

• https://www.theruckerarchive.com/blog/anonymous-and-athletic-a-professional-baseball-player
• https://www.warwickadvertiser.com/news/local-news/harness-racing-and-baseball-exhibits-go-together-at-goshen-library-CF2016994