Walter Ancker (April 10, 1893 – February 13, 1954) was a

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player whose career spanned two seasons, including one in

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with the Philadelphia Athletics (1915). He also played in the

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with the Double-A Binghamton Bingoes (1919). After his baseball career was over, he worked on the Bergen County, New Jersey

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Baseball career

Ancker has the distinction of going directly to the major leagues after making his debut with the Athletics on September 3, 1915. In his only major league season, Ancker, who was a

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, compiled no record with a 3.57

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(ERA) in four games, one start. He did not play in the

circuit from 1916 to 1918, but made his return in 1919 with the Double-A Binghamton Bingoes of the International League. No statistics were kept for that season, but it is known that Ancker pitched two games with the Bingoes.

Political career

After his retirement from professional baseball, Ancker worked on the

of Bergen County, New Jersey.

Personal

Ancker was born on April 10, 1893, in New York City to Edwin and Ancker and Augusta Goetger. Ancker had no middle name. He was married to Viola Ancker, who survived him after his death on February 13, 1954.

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