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Albert Goodwill Spalding (September 2, 1849 – September 9, 1915) was an American pitcher, manager, and executive in the early years of professional baseball, and the co-founder of the Spalding sporting goods company. He was born and raised in Byron, Illinois, yet graduated from Rockford Central High School in Rockford, Illinois.
Al Spalding was born in Byron, IL. How tall was Al Spalding? Al Spalding was 6-1 (185 cm) tall. How much did Al Spalding weigh when playing? Al Spalding weighed 170 lbs (77 kg) when playing. How many seasons did Al Spalding play? Al Spalding played 8 seasons. Is Al Spalding in the Hall of Fame? Al Spalding was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1939.
- September 2, 1850
Spalding was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 15, 1888. His mother, Marie Boardman, was a contralto and pianist. [2] His father, James Walter Spalding, and uncle, Hall-of-Fame baseball pitcher Albert Goodwill "Al" Spalding, created the A.G. Spalding sporting goods company.
Albert Spalding was an American composer and one of the leading violinists of his day. The son of a partner in the sporting-goods firm of A.G. Spalding and Brothers, he began to study the violin at the age of seven, making his debut in Paris in 1905 and in New York City in 1908.
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Aug 14, 2013 · At the height of his career, Albert Spalding was known – and indeed publicised – as ‘The Greatest American Violinist’. Born on 15 August 1888 – 125 years ago – he eschewed virtuoso histrionics in favour of a refined musical sensibility – an approach that brought him an international touring schedule, a vast number of recordings and regular broadcasts on American radio.
Albert Spalding was a professional baseball pitcher and a founder of the National League. He also ran a successful sporting goods business and promoted baseball around the world.
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Jan 26, 2016 · American Violinist Albert Spalding Died in 1953. He is remembered in history for having given the premiere performance in 1941 of Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto. American violin virtuoso Albert Spalding died at the age of 64. An internationally acclaimed violinist and composer, Spalding was one of the first American violinists to make ...
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