Ralph Earl Capron (June 16, 1889 – September 19, 1980) was an American baseball and football player. He played Major League Baseball as an outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1912 and the Philadelphia Phillies in 1913. He also played football in 1920 for the Chicago Tigers of the American Professional Football Association (later renamed the National Football League).
Capron was born in 1889 in Minneapolis. He played high school football, first at South High School in Minneapolis and later at West High.[1][2][3]
In 1911, he played college football at the University of Minnesota.[4][5]
In March 1912, Capron signed to play professional baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[6] He was assigned to the Milwaukee club where he garnered a comparison to Ty Cobb after batting .341 and stealing three bases in his first 10 professional games.[7]
References
- ^ "Coaches' Pay Is Still in Doubt". The Minneapolis Journal. September 21, 1906. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Protests in Store for School Stars". The Minneapolis Tribune. September 25, 1908. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ralph Capron Will Enter Eastern School". The Minneapolis Tribune. May 6, 1909. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ralph Capron Is Eligible". The La Crosse Tribune. September 30, 1911. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Big Eight Title Is Undecided: Capron Makes Wonderful Run for Touchdown". The La Crosse Tribune. November 20, 1911. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ralph Capron, Football Star, Signs Contract With Pirates". The Minneapolis Tribune. March 19, 1912. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ralph Capron Is Proving Regular Chain Lightning Ty Cobb in Minors". The Pittsburg Press. May 19, 1912. p. 23 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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