Albert Spalding

Albert Goodwill Spalding (born September 2, 1850 in Byron, Illinois – September 9, 1915 in Point Loma, California) was a professional baseball player, manager and co-founder of A.G. Spalding sporting goods company.

Albert Goodwill Spalding
Pitcher
Born: September 2, 1850 Byron, Illinois
Died: September 9, 1915(1915-09-09) (aged 65) San Diego, California
Batted: Right Threw: Right
debut
May 5, 1871, for the Boston Red Stockings
Last appearance
August 31, 1878, for the Chicago White Stockings
Career statistics
Win-Loss record	253–65
ERA	2.14
Batting average	.313
Teams
National Association of Base Ball Players Rockford Forest Citys (1866–1870)   League Player Boston Red Stockings (1871–1875) Chicago White Stockings (1876–1878)   League Manager Chicago White Stockings (1876–1877)
Career highlights and awards
National Association pennant: 1872–1875 National League pennant: 1876
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Induction	1939
Election Method	Veteran's Committee

This article is about the baseball player and manager. For the violinist, see Albert Spalding (violinist).

Other websites

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
• Official webpage of Spalding's company