Harry Josiah Eccles (July 9, 1893 – June 2, 1955), nicknamed "Bugs", was an American professional

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. He appeared in five games for the Philadelphia Athletics of

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during the season, with his only major league decision coming in what would also prove his only start, in his final appearance, against the

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on September 27, allowing all six runs over three innings in the 6–5 defeat. Eccles would go on to appear in the International League in 1916, compiling a mark of 3-3, but never appear in professional baseball thereafter.

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Major League Baseball pitchers Philadelphia Athletics players Baseball players from New York (state) 1893 births 1955 deaths People from Chautauqua County, New York {{US-baseball-pitcher-1890s-stub