Ferdinand De Paige Moore (February 22, 1896 – May 6, 1947) was an American Major League Baseball infielder. He played first base for the Philadelphia Athletics during the 1914 season at the age of just 18 years old. He also served in the Navy in World War II. In 1947, Moore committed suicide after fatally shooting a friend.
Ferdie Moore
Given name: | Ferdinand De Paige Moore |
Nicknames: | None |
Primary Pos: | Firstbase |
Hght/Wght: | 6'0" / 212 lbs |
Bats/Throws: | None / None |
Born: | Feb 22, 1896 in Camden, NJ |
Died: | May 6, 1947 in Atlantic City, NJ (51 years old) |
Debut: | Oct 2, 1914 |