Spider Clark

Owen F. Clark

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 150 lb.

• Debut May 2, 1889
• Final Game October 4, 1890
• Born September 16, 1867 in Brooklyn, NY USA
• Died February 8, 1892 in Brooklyn, NY USA

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Biographical Information

"Owen Clark's first base playing has caught the crowds. He is deservedly a favorite." - Sporting Life, August 9, 1890

Owen "Spider" Clark' played in the majors in 1889 and 1890. He was an all-purpose backup, playing all nine positions on the diamond, and appearing at each position at least four times except for pitcher, where he only appeared once. He was in the minors in 1887 and 1888 before coming to the majors. He is the earliest player remembered by the nickname Spider; others have included Spider Jorgensen and Spider Wilhelm. He died at 24 in his hometown, Brooklyn from tuberculosis.