Sam Rice

Baseball Player

Birthday February 20, 1890

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Indiana

DEATH DATE Oct 13, 1974 (84)

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About

Solid-hitting MLB right fielder who totaled 2,987 base hits during his 20-year career. He played all but one season of his impressive career with the Washington Senators.

Before Fame

He ran his family's farm before embarking on his major league career.

Trivia

He originally debuted in the major leagues as a relief pitcher before permanently moving to right field.

Family Life

He was married to Beulah Rice and had two children who were killed in a tornado in 1912. He later married his second wife Mary.

Associated With

He played alongside teammate and Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Perry Johnson.