Parson Perryman

Emmett Key Perryman

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 4½", Weight 193 lb.
• School Emory University
• Debut April 14, 1915
• Final Game July 13, 1915
• Born October 24, 1888 in Everett Springs, GA USA
• Died September 12, 1966 in Starke, FL USA

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Biographical Information

Parson Perryman may have been given his nickname because Emory was originally named after a bishop and Perryman may have studied religion there. He is a member of the Emory Sports Hall of Fame.

He was two years younger than Ty Cobb, another player born in Georgia who came to the American League, although Cobb had played for many years by the time Perryman arrived in the major leagues.

He matched up against pitcher Babe Ruth on June 17, 1915.

Related Sites

Find-A-Grave Memorial for Parson Perryman