Nat Hicks, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Major League Baseball player
Date of Birth: 19-Apr-1845
Place of Birth: Hempstead, New York, United States
Date of Death: 21-Apr-1907
Profession: baseball player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About Nat Hicks
- Nathaniel Woodhull "Nat" Hicks (April 19, 1845 – April 21, 1907) was an American professional baseball player.
- He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for six seasons, two in the National League.
- Hicks was one of the first catchers to stand directly behind the batter, which allowed future Hall of Fame pitcher, Candy Cummings to develop the first curveball used in baseball.
- A popular and highly regarded player during his time in baseball, but injuries sustained over the course of his career cut his playing time short.
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