Red Bluhm
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Harvey Fred "Red" Bluhm's only major league appearance was as a pinch-hitter on July 3, 1918 against the Philadelphia Atheltics. He popped out.
| Born: | June 27, 1894 |
| Birthplace: | Cleveland, OH |
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| Height: | 5 ' 11 |
| Weight: | 165 |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
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| Years with Boston: | 1918 |
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Overall Career
Bluhm broke into pro ball in 1911 with Youngstown. He played with Duluth, Toledo and New Orleans, where he was signed by the Cleveland Indians, but released before the 1915 season began.
Bob Gilks, a former Cleveland infielder (1887-1890) and a scout for the Indians said, "Bluhm is the best fielding first baseman I have ever laid eyes on." Bluhm was the first ballplayer in the history of New Orleans to have a "day" in his honor (in 1918); fans arrived with a red flower in his or her lapel.
Bluhm had just turned 24 when he joined the Red Sox.
Bluhm's Moment in the Sun
One major league at-bat..
Trivia
Some accounts of the July 3rd game, including the official box score sent to the American League office, did not show Bluhm as a batter. The mystery of his appearance was not resolved until 1962.
Transactions
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
