Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Baseball_Player
gptkb:Board_of_Commissioners |
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:University_of_Illinois
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
September 2, 1850
|
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Bloomington,_Illinois
|
| gptkbp:career_batting_average |
.303
|
| gptkbp:career_end |
1878
|
| gptkbp:career_start |
gptkb:1871
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Albert_Spalding_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:death_date |
September 9, 1915
|
| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
Advocating for player rights
Promoting sportsmanship in baseball Advocating for the establishment of the World Series Being a key figure in baseball's early history Being a pioneer in baseball statistics Being a role model for future baseball players Being a sports promoter Being a successful businessman in sports Being a member of the Chicago White Stockings' championship teams Contributing to the growth of amateur baseball Creating the first baseball glove Developing the first baseball bat with a handle Establishing the Spalding Athletic Library Establishing the first baseball tour in 1888 Influencing baseball rules and regulations Innovating baseball equipment Promoting baseball internationally Writing a book on baseball Being a key figure in the formation of the National League |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Albert Goodwill Spalding
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:A._G._Spalding
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
Member of the Baseball Hall of Fame
Co-founder of Spalding sporting goods company Pioneer of baseball's popularity in the United States First professional baseball player to reach 200 wins |
| gptkbp:notable_wins |
252
|
| gptkbp:position |
gptkb:Pitcher
Outfielder |
| gptkbp:spouse |
Minnie Spalding
|
| gptkbp:strikeouts |
1,200
2,500 |
| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:Chicago_White_Stockings
gptkb:Boston_Red_Stockings |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:A._G._Spalding_&_Bros.
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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