Daniel Joseph Cotter (April 14, 1867 – September 4, 1935), was a

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who played with the

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of the

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in . Cotter played in one game for the Bisons on July 16, 1890. He pitched a

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, but allowed 18

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, and 14 earned runs. He also went hitless at the plate in four

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s. Buffalo lost the game 19–0. Cotter later played for the

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ballclub of the New England League in 1892.Dan Cotter at Baseball-Reference.com/Minors
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