Bug Holliday, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Bug Holliday

19th century baseball player, home run champion

Date of Birth: 08-Feb-1867

Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Date of Death: 15-Feb-1910

Profession: baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

James Wear "Bug" Holliday (February 8, 1867 – February 15, 1910) was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball for ten seasons, in the 1885 World Series and from 1889 through 1898.
He is the first player to make his major league debut in post-season play, with the Chicago White Stockings in 1885.
He played the rest of his career with the Cincinnati Reds, both when they were in the American Association and in the National League.
He twice led the league in home runs, and was among the leaders in various other offensive categories throughout his career.
After his playing career was over, he was an umpire for one season.