View Full Version : 100 Years Ago Today: Eddie Grant Died for His Country
clydepepper
10-05-2018, 09:16 AM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Grant_(baseball)
Show your Eddie Grants:
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conor912
10-05-2018, 09:43 AM
Oh man, the hand in that picture, given Eddie's fate, is down right creepy.
He's also got to be one of, if not the only player, ever to hold a law degree from Harvard while playing professional baseball.
clydepepper
10-05-2018, 10:13 AM
oh man, the hand in that picture, given eddie's fate, is down right creepy.
He's also got to be one of, if not the only player, ever to hold a law degree from harvard while playing professional baseball.
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rhettyeakley
10-05-2018, 10:23 AM
One of the most unappreciated figures in baseball history, I have always picked up Eddie Grant cards when I can find them.
I always thought it was shame that the Giants didn't transport and keep the plaque honoring Eddie Grant when they moved from the Polo Grounds in New York to San Francisco. I feel they lost a bit of their history by not doing so.
rats60
10-05-2018, 02:11 PM
My only one and one of the nicest cards in my set.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1954/43308185950_8d56df6428_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/28YZLRd)
sphere and ash
10-05-2018, 02:21 PM
Eddie Grant by Charles Conlon, 1913.
vthobby
10-05-2018, 03:18 PM
Eddie was a Captain in the 77th Infantry Division (now called the 77th Sustainment Brigade) and died alongside 1,485 others in his Division (Statue of Liberty Division). Incredible man! Rest in Peace Eddie.
Peace, Mike
gonzo
10-06-2018, 07:35 AM
T332 Grant