Ad Gumbert
American baseball player (1867–1925)
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Addison Courtney Gumbert (October 10, 1867 – April 23, 1925)[1] was an American pitcher for Major League Baseball in the 19th century. His brother Billy Gumbert and great nephew Harry Gumbert were also Major League Baseball players.
| Ad Gumbert | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 10, 1868 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: April 23, 1925 (aged 56) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 15, 1888, for the Chicago White Stockings | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 28, 1896, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 123–102 |
| Earned run average | 4.27 |
| Strikeouts | 546 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Early life
Addison Gumbert was born on October 10, 1867,[2] or 1868,[3][4] in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Robert and Henrietta Gumbert.[5] At the 1880 United States census, Robert worked as a dispatcher,[6] while Henrietta was unemployed, with her occupation listed as a "keephouse".[7] The family lived on Frankstown Avenue in the 21st Ward of Pittsburgh.[6][7][8]
Post-baseball career
After retiring from baseball, Gumbert had a career as a public official in Allegheny County and Pittsburgh. He was elected as Allegheny County sheriff in 1906 and as an Allegheny County commissioner in 1915.[9] While sheriff in 1908, he was elected president of the Western Pennsylvania Hockey League.[10]