Paddy Livingston

Paddy Livingston
Catcher
Born: January 14, 1880 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Died: September 19, 1977(1977-09-19) (aged 97) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 2, 1901, for the Cleveland Blues
Last MLB appearance
June 15, 1917, for the St. Louis Cardinals
MLB statistics
Batting average	.209
Hits	120
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
Cleveland Blues (1901) Cincinnati Reds (1906) Philadelphia Athletics (1909–1911) Cleveland Naps (1912) St. Louis Cardinals (1917)
Career highlights and awards
2× World Series champion (1910, 1911)

Patrick Joseph Livingston (January 14, 1880 – September 19, 1977) was an American professional baseball catcher who played in Major League Baseball for seven seasons. He played for the Cleveland Blues in 1901, the Cincinnati Reds in 1906, the Philadelphia Athletics from 1909 to 1911, the Cleveland Naps in 1912, and the St. Louis Cardinals in 1917. Livingston was the last surviving player of the inaugural year for the American League, 1901.[1] At the time of his death, he was the oldest living former major league player.[2]

References

1. "Paddy, At 97, Has Fear Of Pay Rate". Indianapolis Star. January 16, 1977. p. 28. Retrieved May 29, 2020 – via newspapers.com.
2. "On 97th Birthday Oldtimer Fears Baseball Salaries". Times Recorder. January 15, 1977. p. 11. Retrieved May 29, 2020 – via newspapers.com.

External links

• Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
• Paddy Livingston at Find a Grave

Records
Preceded by Charlie Emig	Oldest recognized verified living baseball player October 2, 1975 – September 19, 1977	Succeeded by Sam Edmonston