Daniel C. Leahy (August 8, 1870 – December 30, 1903) was a
shortstop in
Major League Baseball. He played two games for the
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are an American professional baseball team based in Philadelphia. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) National League East, East division. Since 2004, the team's home sta ...
in 1896.
Leahy was born in
Nashville, Tennessee. He started his professional baseball career in 1894, with the Lynchburg Hill Climbers of the Virginia League. In 1895, he hit .309 and was acquired by the Phillies. He played in a
doubleheader on September 2, going 2 for 6 at the plate.
Leahy played in the minor leagues until 1900. He was shot to death in 1903,
[ Article incorrectly gives Leahy's first name as "Dennis".] at the age of 33.
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1870 births
1903 deaths
Baseball players from Nashville, Tennessee
Deaths by firearm in Tennessee
Lynchburg Hill Climbers players
Major League Baseball shortstops
Norfolk Jewels players
Philadelphia Phillies players
19th-century baseball players
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