Jake Beckley

Baseball Player

Birthday August 4, 1867

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Missouri

DEATH DATE Jun 25, 1918 (50)

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About

MLB player who tallied 2,930 hits during his 20-year career.

Before Fame

He played semi-pro baseball in Missouri before signing his first contract.

Trivia

He recorded more putouts as a first baseman than anyone in MLB history.

Family Life

He was married twice; his first wife Molly died shortly after their marriage.

Associated With

He once tried to trick Hall of Fame player Honus Wagner by tagging him out with a hidden ball.