Positions: First Baseman, Third Baseman and Catcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-0, 227lb (183cm, 102kg)
Born: April 17, 1852 in Marshalltown, IA us
Died: April 14, 1922 in Chicago, IL
Buried: Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago, IL
High School: Marshalltown HS (Marshalltown, IA)
Schools: University of Notre Dame (South Bend, IN), University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA)
Debut: May 6, 1871 (Age 19-019d, 38th in major league history)
Last Game: October 3, 1897 (Age 45-169d)
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1939.
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Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1871 season
Full Name: Adrian Constantine Anson
Nicknames: Cap, Pop or The Marshalltown Infant
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