February 5 in Cincinnati Reds History: Charley Radbourn dies in Bloomington, Illinois, at age of 42 (1897)

On February 5 1897 — Pitcher Charley Radbourn dies in Bloomington, Illinois, at age of 42. In an 11-season career, Radbourn played for the Providence Grays, Boston Beaneaters, Boston Reds and Cincinnati Reds , compiling a 309-195 record with 1830 strikeouts and a 2.67 ERA. He posted at least 20 wins

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