Cliff Blankenship

Cliff Blankenship
Catcher/First baseman
Born: (1880-04-10)April 10, 1880
Columbus, Georgia
Died: April 26, 1956(1956-04-26) (aged 76)
Oakland, California
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 17, 1905, for the Cincinnati Reds
Last MLB appearance
August 18, 1909, for the Washington Senators
MLB statistics
Fielding percentage .952
Putouts 344
Batting average .225
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Clifford Douglas "Cliff" Blankenship (born April 10, 1880 in Columbus, Georgia, died April 26, 1956 (age 86) in Oakland, California) was a professional baseball player. He played his first game on April 17, 1905. He played his 95th and final game on August 18, 1909. His batting average was .225.

Was instrumental in signing HOF pitcher Walter Johnson to the Washington Senators from his Semi-Pro team in Weiser, ID

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