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Ed Pinnance
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Pitcher
Born: (1879-09-22)September 22, 1879
Walpole Island, Ontario, Canada
Died: December 12, 1944(1944-12-12) (aged 65)
Walpole Island, Ontario, Canada
Batted: Left Threw: Right
debut
September 14, 1903, for the Philadelphia Athletics
Last appearance
September 29, 1903, for the Philadelphia Athletics
MLB statistics
Win–loss record 0-0
Earned run average 2.57
Strikeouts 2
Teams

Elijah Edward Pinnance (1879–1944), often called "Peanuts", was a Canadian Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the 1903 baseball season.

Who Was Ed Pinnance?

Ed Pinnance was born on September 22, 1879. His birthplace was Walpole Island First Nation in Ontario, Canada. He was a member of the First Nations community.

Pinnance became a professional baseball player. He was known for his skills as a pitcher. A pitcher is the player who throws the baseball from the mound to the batter.

His Baseball Journey

Ed Pinnance played in Major League Baseball (MLB). This is the highest level of professional baseball in North America. He joined the Philadelphia Athletics team.

His time in the MLB was during the 1903 season. He played for a short period that year. His debut game was on September 14, 1903.

A Special Moment in History

Ed Pinnance made history on September 14, 1903. He became the first full-blooded American Indian to play in a regular season MLB game. This was a very important moment for baseball.

He pitched for the Philadelphia Athletics in Washington. They played against the team known as the Senators. This game marked a significant step for Indigenous athletes in professional sports.

Life Beyond Baseball

Before his professional baseball career, Ed Pinnance attended Michigan State University. This shows he valued education. He passed away on December 12, 1944. He was 65 years old.

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