Zach Phelps

Zachary Phelps

• Born July 17, 1857 in Hopkinsville, KY USA
• Died August 29, 1901 in Louisville, KY USA

Biographical Information

Zach Phelps was a criminal lawyer from 1881-1901, an advocate for numerous Democratic politicians and a major league owner. Phelps was co-owner of the Louisville Colonels from 1884-1887 and served as president for the last three years. He was president of the American Association in 1890 and for part of 1891. He later was an attorney for the National League. He died at age 44 of pneumonia.

Source: Major League Baseball Profiles: 1871-1900 ed. by David Nemec