Ren Wylie

James Renwick Wylie

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 155 lb.
• School Geneva College
• Debut August 11, 1882
• Final Game August 11, 1882
• Born December 14, 1861 in Elizabeth, PA USA
• Died August 17, 1951 in Wilkinsburg, PA USA

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Biographical Information

James Renwick "Ren" Wylie's life was tied up with the state of Pennsylvania. He was born in Elizabeth, PA, went to college at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA, played major league ball for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys in 1882 and eventually died in Wilkinsburg, PA.

He had a prominent life after baseball. He was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1915-1918, and was also a bank president and real estate executive. [1]

Ren, as of 2006, is the only player in Major League history with a last name that starts with "Wyl". Minor leaguers Jason Wylie and Mitch Wylie might threaten his title.

Former minor leaguers whose names began with "Wyl" include George Wyles, William Wyles, Anthony Wyles and John Wylie.