Harry Clarke

Harry Corson Clarke

• Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown

• Debut August 28, 1889
• Final Game August 28, 1889
• Born January 13, 1861 in New York, NY USA
• Died March 3, 1923 in Los Angeles, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Harry Clarke was primarily an actor. His foray into big league ball came when the Washington Nationals lost two players to injury in the first half of a doubleheader on August 28, 1889; they brought in Clarke, a semipro player on the side, out of the stands to join the depleted team. He managed to nail two baserunners who attempted to take advantage of his lack of experience in right field by stretching singles into doubles and also made a fine catch on a foul ball. In three trips to the plate, he was hitless.

As an actor, he was part of a famous show business family and was a well-known stage actor of his time, touring overseas on a number of occasions.

Source: Major League Baseball Profiles: 1871-1900 ed. by David Nemec

Related Sites

• Harry Clarke at the SABR Bio Project