Tony Brottem

Anton Christian Brottem

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0½", Weight 176 lb.

• Debut April 17, 1916
• Final Game September 29, 1921
• Born April 30, 1892 in Halstad, MN USA
• Died August 5, 1929 in Chicago, IL USA

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Biographical information

Tony Brottem was a big leaguer in parts of four seasons, making 62 appearances primarily behind the plate. He once allowed seven St. Paul Saints to steal bases during a game October 5, 1923 at Parkway Field in Louisville as a member of the Louisville Colonels' American Association team. For more information please go to [www.aaalmanac.com]. He slit his throat in 1929, two weeks after being relieved of his catching duties by the Dayton Aviators.