Everett Mills (January 20, 1845 – June 22, 1908) was an American Major League Baseball player from Newark, New Jersey. He played in all five seasons of the National Association (1871–1875), and one season in the National League (1876). He played every one of his games at first base save for one game in center field.[1] In 1872, he became player-manager for the final 17 games of the season while a member of the Baltimore Canaries. The team finished in second place, and he would never manage again.[2]
Everett Mills | |
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First baseman | |
Born: (1845-01-20)January 20, 1845 Newark, New Jersey | |
Died: June 22, 1908(1908-06-22) (aged 63) Newark, New Jersey | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown | |
MLB debut | |
May 5, 1871, for the Washington Olympics | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 17, 1876, for the Hartford Dark Blues | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .284 |
Hits | 433 |
Runs batted in | 204 |
Teams | |
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Everett died in his hometown of Newark at the age of 63, and was buried at Fairmount Cemetery.[3]
Preceded by Bill Craver |
Baltimore Canaries Managers 1872 |
Succeeded by |
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