Deacon White

Baseball Player

Birthday December 7, 1847

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Caton, NY

DEATH DATE Jul 7, 1939 (91)

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About

Starred for 23 years during the start of professional baseball.

Before Fame

He learned how to play baseball from a Union soldier after returning home from the Civil War.

Trivia

He played his entire career without wearing a glove.

Family Life

His brother Will also played professional baseball.

Associated With

He once caught for future Hall of Fame pitcher Pud Galvin.