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Edwards (fl. 1915) was an American professional
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. He played for the
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during the season. Edwards was one of several players who debuted for
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's Athletics on September 17, 1915. He was described in ''
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'' as being "from the Chicago semi-pro ranks." He was described in the ''
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'' as being from the Chicago City League. Per the ''Public Ledger'', he was "believed" to be "a collegian playing under an assumed name" in order to preserve his amateur status. Until October 2024, he was misidentified as "Ralph Strunk Edwards."


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