Orie Kerlin

Orie Milton Kerlin
(Cy)

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 5' 7", Weight 149 lb.
• School Louisiana State University
• Debut June 6, 1915
• Final Game September 1, 1915
• Born January 23, 1891 in Summerfield, LA USA
• Died October 29, 1974 in Shreveport, LA USA

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Biographical Information

Orie Kerlin was a backup catcher for the Pittsburgh Rebels of the Federal League in 1915. He had been at Louisiana State University immediately before coming to the Rebels. Kerlin had also played some semi-pro ball, as well as being on the university baseball team, and he had the good fortune of living in Homer, LA, the same town where Pittsburgh manager Rebel Oakes was living. Oakes liked what he saw, and Orie ended up on the Rebels team.

After baseball, Orie worked at his father's hardware store, was an undertaker, and was president of a saw mill.

Main source: Orie Kerlin biography [1] (scroll down a ways).

Related Sites

• Find-A-Grave Memorial for Orie Kerlin