Harry Decker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Harry Decker

American baseball player

Date of Birth: 03-Sep-1864

Place of Birth: Lockport, Illinois, United States

Profession: baseball player

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Earle Harry Decker was a Major League Baseball catcher.
Walker was born on September 3, 1864 in Lockport, Illinois.
He played four seasons in Major League Baseball, with the Indianapolis Hoosiers, Kansas City Cowboys, Detroit Wolverines, Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Decker's primary position was catcher, but he also played outfield, first base, second base, third base and shortstop.
SABR (Society for American Baseball Research)says Decker is credited by many as the inventor of the catcher's mitt.
He also served time in San Quentin Penitentiary, California before receding into the mists of history.
As is the case with approximately 200 other 19th century ballplayers, the date of his death is unknown.