Harry Andrew Sullivan (April 22, 1888 – September 22, 1919) was a

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who played for the St. Louis Cardinals during the season. He batted and threw left-handed. Born in

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, Sullivan attended

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. He joined the Cardinals late in the season, appearing for them in two games, including one

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. He allowed six runs (four earned) on four

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and two walks for a 36.00

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. He did not

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a single batter in one

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of work and did not have a decision. Sullivan died in Rockford, Illinois, at the age of 31.

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