Jake Goodman
From BR Bullpen
Jacob Goodman
- Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown
- Debut May 2, 1878
- Final Game May 20, 1882
- Born September 14, 1853 in Lancaster, PA USA
- Died March 9, 1890 in Reading, PA USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Jake Goodman played for the 1878 Milwaukee Grays and the 1882 Pittsburgh Alleghenys. He appeared in 70 major league games, always at first base.
Jake played in the minors for a number of teams based in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
The Big Book of Jewish Baseball includes him, and says he suffered a stroke while at his father's farm, dying a few days later.
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