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Michael Riley “Doc” Powers

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Michael Riley “Doc” Powers

Birth
Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
26 Apr 1909 (aged 38)
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Plot
Section T, Lot 195, W 1/2
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Major League Baseball Player. He was an outstanding catcher in the American League in the Early 20th Century. Played With Louisville and Washington of the National League and the Philadelphia Athletics and Highlanders of the American League. Was Eddie Plank's personal catcher while he was with the A's. He died from internal injuries sustained while chasing a foul ball in Shibe Park's inaugural game, April 12, 1909.
Major League Baseball Player. He was an outstanding catcher in the American League in the Early 20th Century. Played With Louisville and Washington of the National League and the Philadelphia Athletics and Highlanders of the American League. Was Eddie Plank's personal catcher while he was with the A's. He died from internal injuries sustained while chasing a foul ball in Shibe Park's inaugural game, April 12, 1909.

Bio by: Frank Russo

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  • Added: Jan 24, 2001
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19729/michael_riley-powers: accessed ), memorial page for Michael Riley “Doc” Powers (22 Sep 1870–26 Apr 1909), Find a Grave Memorial ID 19729, citing Saint Louis Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.