Harry Vahrenhorst

Harry Henry Vahrenhorst
(Van) (Big Horse)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 175 lb.

• Debut September 21, 1904
• Final Game September 21, 1904
• Born February 13, 1885 in St. Louis, MO USA
• Died October 10, 1943 in St. Louis, MO USA

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Biographical Information

Harry Vahrenhorst had one appearance as a pinch-hitter with the 1904 St. Louis Browns. He was later a minor league pitcher, signed by Terre Haute in 1907 and playing for Jackson in 1908.

An article about Vancouver in 1908 mentions an Arthur Vahrenhorst from St. Louis, perhaps a relative of Harry's, who was injured, released by the team, and who spent weeks wandering drunk throughout the city. 1908 Beavers.

After baseball Harry was a bricklayer.

He is not to be confused with a player of a similar name, Woody Wagenhorst.

"Varenhorst (sic). whose name appears in a St. Louis score, is a Mound City youngster who has been playing independent ball with the Gittins. He is a lightly built chap and young, but has been doing some heavy batting for the Gittins." - Sporting Life, October 1, 1904 issue