Photo courtesy John Dawson |
James Feeney managed tbe Brickmakers. He played for Des Moines in 1902. He also played for Springfield, Shelbyville and San Antonio.
The Brickmakers in 1914 managed a respectable 54-58 record.
Roster:
Edward William "Glass Arm Eddie" Brown was a 20 year old from Milligan Nebraska. He made his professional debut with Superior in 1913. He played short stop and in the outfield for the Brickmakers and averaged .427 in 18 games. In 1914 he was a regular for Superior and in 1915 he played for Fairbury until the league collapsed.
Wilder Gray played in 104 games and averaged .229.
George Landrith averaged .301 in 85 games.
W. Thiesing (Thiessing) played in 113 games and averaged .253.
Ed Monroe was a 19 year old from Louisville Kentucky. He managed a 5-9 record in 18 games.
Jay Errett was 11-13 in 35 games. He pitched for Humboldt in 1912.
Greene averaged .204 in 112 games.
John Wideman was 12-15 in 32 games. John broke into professional ball with Peoria in 1913. He was a tall strong pitcher and many newspaper articles indicated that he had a bright future as a pitcher. After playing for Superior in 1914, he moved up to "A" ball. He did some spring training in Topeka but was picked up by St. Josephs for the regular season. He was 10-14 with a 4.73 ERA in 40 games in 1915. | |
John T. Wideman Photo Courtesy John Dawson |
Bischop was 16-14 in 35 games.
Franklin was 12-12.
Parks ws 6-3.
R. Artley was 2-0.
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