Cornelius Van Cott, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Cornelius Van Cott

American baseball player

Date of Birth: 12-Feb-1838

Date of Death: 25-Oct-1904

Profession: politician, baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Cornelius C.
Van Cott (February 12, 1838 – October 25, 1904) was the owner of the New York Giants of the National League from 1893 through 1895.
In 1893 he purchased the franchise from John B.
Day.
In 1895, he sold the franchise to Andrew Freedman.
He served as Postmaster of New York City, and also on the board of fire commissioners.