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Rusie, Amos Wilson

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Last Name Rusie
First Name Amos
Middle Name Wilson
Maiden Name
Death Date 12/6/1942
Birth Date 1/1/1871
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Spouse Susie May Sloan
Survived By Daughter, Mrs. C.E. Spaulding; John Rusie of Indianapolis; several nieces and nephews.
Other Age 71. Famous Major League pitcher; Baseball Hall of Fame, 1979. Originator of the big league "fast ball." Pitched for the New York Giants, starting in 1888; struck out 345 batters in the 1890 season. Finished out his career with the Cincinnati Reds. Born in Mooresville, Morgan Co., Ind. Married Susie May Sloan in Delaware County in 1890. Buried in Seattle, Wash. "At the request of his daughter, former Major League baseball players and sports leaders will arrange funeral and act as pallbearers."
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