Amos Wilson Rusie (The Hoosier Thunderbolt)
Positions: Pitcher and Outfielder
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 200 lb.
Born: May 30, 1871 in Mooresville, Indiana, United States
Signed as a Free Agent with the Indianapolis Hoosiers in 1889.
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Debut: May 9, 1889 (Age 17)
Teams (by GP): Giants/Hoosiers/Reds 1889-1901
Final Game: June 9, 1901 (Age 30)
Died: December 6, 1942 in Seattle, Washington, United States
Buried: Acacia Memorial Park, Seattle, Washington, United States
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by Veteran's Committee as Player in 1977.
View Amos Rusie Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
View Player Bio from the SABR BioProject
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