Ed Connolly (MLB catcher)

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Edward Joseph (Ed) Connolly (July 17, 1908 - November 12, 1963) was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Boston Red Sox between 1929 and 1932. Connolly batted and threw right handed. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. His son, Ed Jr., also played briefly in the majors.

In a four-season career, Connolly was a .178 hitter (66-for-371) with 31 RBI without home runs in 149 games played.

Connolly died in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, at the age of 54.

[edit] See also

• Boston Red Sox all-time roster
• List of second generation MLB players

[edit] External links

• Baseball Reference