Patsy Donovan
A true Irishman, born in Ireland, Patrick Joseph "Patsy" Donovan was a speedy right fielder in the late 19th century. He later went on to manage five different teams, with little success. A career .301 batter, he swiped 518 bases, playing mostly for Pittsburgh and St. Louis.
Played For
Boston Braves (1890)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1890)
Louisville, American Association (1891)
Washington Senators, American Association (1891)
Washington Senators (1892)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1892-1899)
St. Louis Cardinals (1900-1903)
Washington Senators (1904)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1906-1907)
Managed
Pittsburgh Pirates (1897-1899)
St. Louis Cardinals (1901-1903)
Washington Senators (1904)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1906-1908)
Boston Red Sox (1910-1911)
Born
Patrick Joseph Donovan was born on March 16, 1865, in County Cork
Died
December 25, 1953, Lawrence, MA
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Primary Position: OF
Primary Team: PIT
Major League Debut
April 19, 1890
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Post-Season Appearances
1890 World Series
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