Harry Lyons

Harry Pratt Lyons

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Weight 157 lb.

• Debut August 29, 1887
• Final Game July 4, 1893
• Born March 25, 1866 in Chester, PA USA
• Died June 30, 1912 in Mauricetown, NJ USA

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Biographical Information

"Both (Lyons and Jack Doyle) played yesterday, and their work was of a very brilliant character . . . Lyons in centre covered plenty of ground, and at the bat he inspired the onlookers with confidence." - from the New York Times, June 25, 1892, commenting on a game in which Lyons batted third in front of clean-up hitter Buck Ewing

Harry Lyons played six seasons in the majors, most notably leading the 1890 American Association in at-bats. He also appeared in post-season play in 1887 and 1888.

Pat Powers was his manager both at Rochester in 1890 and at New York in 1892.

After his major league days, Harry found a home with the Providence Clamdiggers/Grays, playing six seasons with them. Jimmy Cooney and Billy Murray were teammates with him there in 1894-98.

Notable Achievements

• AA At Bats Leader (1890)