1865.39
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Al Pratt learns baseball in the army
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| Tags | Civil War, MilitaryCivil War, Military |
| Location | VirginiaVirginia |
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| Text | Noted ballplayer and manager Al Pratt was interviewed in 1895. Pratt stated "Yes, it is true.... that I learned to play ball while in the army." Pratt notes he served in the 61st PA Infantry and was present at the siege of Petersburg. |
| Sources | Cleveland Plain Dealer, March 17, 1895. |
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| Submitted by | Bruce Allardice |
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1865.39 Al Pratt learns baseball in the army"
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