Charlie Reilly
Third baseman
Born: (1867-02-15)February 15, 1867
Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.
Died: December 16, 1937(1937-12-16) (aged 70)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Batted: Switch
Threw: Right
MLB debut
October 9, 1889, for the Columbus Solons
Last MLB appearance
September 27, 1897, for the Washington Senators
MLB statistics
Batting average.250
Home runs17
Runs batted in311
Teams

Charles Thomas Reilly (February 15, 1867 – December 16, 1937) was an American professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1889 to 1897 for the Columbus Solons, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington Senators.

Reilly was the first of two players to have four hits that included al least one home run (he hit two) in their first major league game.[1] J. P. Arencibia is the only player in the baseball's modern era to equal this feat. Trevor Story of the Colorado Rockies also hit two home runs in his first ever Major League game (and a third home run in his second game).

In 1894, six of the National League baseball clubs organized the American League of Professional Football Clubs, a professional soccer league. Reilly played half back for Philadelphia and was a favorite of the home crowd in the inaugural game played at Philadelphia Ball Park on October 6, 1894.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Elias Says".
  2. ↑ "New York Takes One: Inaugural Game of American Football League". Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. October 7, 1894. p. 3.


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