Charlie Mason (1870s outfielder)

Charlie Mason
Outfielder
Born: (1853-06-25)June 25, 1853 New Orleans, Louisiana
Died: October 21, 1936(1936-10-21) (aged 83) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 26, 1875, for the Philadelphia Centennials
Last MLB appearance
July 4, 1883, for the Philadelphia Athletics
MLB statistics
At bats	82
RBI	5
Home Runs	0
Batting average	.183
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
Philadelphia Centennials (1875) Washington Nationals (1875) Philadelphia Athletics (1883)

Charles E. Mason (June 25, 1853 – October 21, 1936) was an American professional baseball player who played from 1875–1883, primarily as an outfielder.

Mason was considered a pioneer of baseball in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Athletics played an exhibition benefit game to honor Mason on April 10, 1928 at Shibe Park.[1]

References

1. Isaminger, James C. (April 10, 1928). "A's Trip Phils". Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia.

External links

• Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)

• Charlie Mason at SABR (Baseball BioProject)