Al Atkinson (baseball)

Al Atkinson
Pitcher
Born: (1861-03-09)March 9, 1861
Clinton, Illinois, U.S.
Died: June 17, 1952(1952-06-17) (aged 91)
McDonald County, Missouri, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 1, 1884, for the Philadelphia Athletics
Last MLB appearance
August 13, 1887, for the Philadelphia Athletics
MLB statistics
Win–loss record51-51
Earned run average3.96
Strikeouts435
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Albert Wright Atkinson (March 9, 1861 – June 17, 1952) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who played three seasons; one in the Union Association and parts of three seasons in the American Association. He became the first player to desert his existing contract to jump over to the Union Association. He is one of the few pitchers in Major League history to throw two no-hitters.


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