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Oliver Perry Beard (May 2, 1862 – May 28, 1929) was an American Major League Baseball player who played shortstop for the Cincinnati Red Stockings/Reds from 1889 to 1890. He then played third base for the Louisville Colonels in 1891.[1] Born in Lexington, Kentucky,[1] it is claimed that his family invented the Kentucky version of the food, "Burgoo".[2] In his three-year career, he led the American Association in games played with 141 in 1889, and twice finished in the top five in the league in triples.[3] He finished his career with 331 games played, a .270 batting average, 195 runs scored, 34 doubles, 34 triples, and four home runs. He died at the age of 67 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was cremated.[1]

Ollie Beard
Shortstop / Third baseman
Born: (1862-05-02)May 2, 1862 Lexington, Kentucky
Died: May 28, 1929(1929-05-28) (aged 67) Cincinnati, Ohio
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 17, 1889, for the Cincinnati Red Stockings (AA)
Last MLB appearance
June 28, 1891, for the Louisville Colonels
MLB statistics
Batting average	.270
Home runs	4
Runs batted in	173
Teams
Cincinnati Red Stockings/Reds (AA)/(NL) (1889–1890) Louisville Colonels (1891)
Career highlights and awards
Led the American Association in games played with 141 in 1889

References

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)

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