Bert Inks

Bert Inks
Pitcher
Born: (1871-01-27)January 27, 1871
Ligonier, Indiana
Died: October 3, 1941(1941-10-03) (aged 70)
Ligonier, Indiana
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
August 28, 1891, for the Brooklyn Grooms
Last MLB appearance
June 23, 1896, for the Cincinnati Reds
MLB statistics
Win–loss record27–46
Earned run average5.52
Strikeouts167
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Teams

Albert John Inks (January 27, 1871 – October 3, 1941) was a 19th-century Major League Baseball pitcher. He grew up in Ligonier, Indiana and pitched at Notre Dame University.[1] He and his brother Will played for Fort Wayne in the Northwestern League.[2][3] Inks played from 1891 to 1896 for 6 different franchises, all in the National League.

He built the Crystal Theatre in Ligonier, Indiana.[4][5][6]

References

  1. ^ Cava, Pete (September 22, 2015). Indiana-Born Major League Baseball Players: A Biographical Dictionary, 1871-2014. McFarland. ISBN 9780786499014 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Gagnon, Cappy (July 24, 2004). Notre Dame Baseball Greats: From Anson to Yaz. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 9780738532622 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "Will Inks Minor Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  4. ^ "Motion Picture Herald (Nov-Dec 1938) - Lantern". lantern.mediahist.org.
  5. ^ "Crystal Theater in Ligonier, IN - Cinema Treasures". cinematreasures.org.
  6. ^ Hayde, Chuck Harter & Michael J. (June 28, 2012). "Little Elf: A Celebration of Harry Langdon". BearManor Media – via Google Books.


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