was the highest recorded until the 1920s. August 6 – Ducky Holmes, 63, outfielder and a fine hitter and basestealer for seven teams between 1895 and 1905, better known as a notorious troublemaker that led him to be suspended several times during his 10-season career. August 8 – Steve Bellán, 82, Cuban third baseman who played from 1868 through 1873 with four different teams, most prominently for the Troy Haymakers, who is regarded as the first Hispanic ballplayer to play in the majors. August 12 – Jake Boyd, 58, utility infielder/outfielder and pitcher who played from 1894 to 1896 for the Washington Senators of the National League. August 16 – Candy LaChance, 63, first baseman for four teams between 1893 and 1905 and a member of the 1903 Boston Americans World Series champions, who hit .280 and drove in 693 runs in 1265 career games, while leading the American League in putouts from 1902 to 1904. August 17 – James E. Gaffney, 64, owner of Boston's National League franchise from 1912 to 1916, responsible for nicknaming the club the Braves; under his ownership, the 1914 "Miracle Braves" won the World Series, and Braves Field was built, opening in 1915. September September 6 – Frank West, 59, relief pitcher for the 1894 Boston Beaneaters. September 14 – Henry Jackson, 71, first baseman who played with the Indianapolis Hoosiers in 1887. September 15 – Harry Kane, 49, pitcher who played for the St. Louis Browns, Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies in parts of four seasons spanning 1902–1906. September 19 – Otto Neu, 38, shortstop for the 1917 St. Louis Browns. September 22 – Hughie Hearne, 59, catcher for the Brooklyn Superbas from 1901 to 1903. September 23 – Oliver Brown, outfield for the Brooklyn Atlantics in the 1872 and 1875 seasons. September 26 – Henry Gruber, 68, pitcher who played from 1887 through 1891 for the Detroit Wolverines and the Cleveland Spiders/Infants clubs. October October 11 – Ed Spurney, 60, shortstop for the 1891 Pittsburgh Pirates. October 16 – Frank Eustace, 58, catcher for the Louisville Colonels during the 1896 season. October 18 – Mac MacArthur, 70, Scottish pitcher who played in 1884 for the Indianapolis Hoosiers. November November 2 – Frank Cross, 59, outfielder for the 1901 Cleveland Blues of the American League. November 13 – Willie Clark, 60, first baseman who played from 1895 through 1899 for the New York