Lou Raymond
baseball player
- December 11, 1894 · Buffalo
- May 2, 1979 · Rochester
- 84 years
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|Louis Anthony "Lou" Raymond (December 11, 1894 – May 2, 1979) was a professional baseball player. In a two-year professional career, Raymond, a second baseman, appeared in Major League Baseball during the 1919 season, playing one game as a member of the National League's Philadelphia Phillies. He was officially listed as standing 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) and weighing 187 pounds (85 kg).
Biography
Raymond was born Louis Anthony Raymondjack on December 11, 1894, in Buffalo, New York.
Raymond began his professional play as a member of the International League (IL), appearing for the Double-A Syracuse Stars, who later moved during the season and became the Hamilton Tigers (Hamilton, Ontario). He also played a portion of the year for the Rochester Hustlers. Managed in part by Patsy Donovan, Raymond posted a .293 batting average for the entire IL season, with 89 hits in 304 at-bats. Of his hits, 17 went for extra bases—11 were doubles and 6 were triples.
In 1919, Raymond advanced from the minor leagues to the majors, appearing with the Philadelphia Phillies, of Major League Baseball's National League (NL). That season, the Phillies posted a 47–90 win–loss record, finishing 47+1⁄2 games behind the Cincinnati Reds, last in the NL. Raymond's contribution to the team was a single hit, which came in his only major league game. On May 2, he made his debut against the New York Giants, replacing starter Possum Whitted at second base and collecting two at-bats. With one hit in his short appearance, Raymond completed his major league career with a batting average of .500.
After his baseball career, Raymond became a police officer in Rochester, New York. He retired in July 1963, according to Baseball Digest, after that magazine declared him a "missing player." He offered a $2,500 prize for locating information about those players in the archives of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Raymond died in Rochester on May 2, 1979.
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1.What was the birth name of Lou Raymond?
- A.Louis Arthur Raymond
- B.Louis Anthony Raymondson
- C.Louis Anthony Raymond
- D.Louis Anthony Raymondjackcorrect
The biography states that Lou Raymond was born Louis Anthony Raymondjack.
Source: Biography section
2.In what city was Lou Raymond born?
- A.Rochester, New York
- B.Syracuse, New York
- C.Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- D.Buffalo, New Yorkcorrect
The biography notes that Lou Raymond was born on December 11, 1894, in Buffalo, New York.
Source: Biography section
3.What position did Lou Raymond play professionally?
- A.Outfielder
- B.Second basemancorrect
- C.Pitcher
- D.Shortstop
Lou Raymond is described in the text as a professional baseball player who played as a second baseman.
Source: Introductory paragraph
4.For which Major League Baseball team did Lou Raymond play in 1919?
- A.New York Giants
- B.Philadelphia Philliescorrect
- C.Cincinnati Reds
- D.Syracuse Stars
Lou Raymond appeared in Major League Baseball in 1919 as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Source: Introductory paragraph
5.How many games did Lou Raymond play for the Philadelphia Phillies?
- A.Five games
- B.Two games
- C.One gamecorrect
- D.Ten games
The text confirms that Lou Raymond played only one game for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Source: Introductory paragraph
6.What was Lou Raymond's batting average during his single Major League Baseball game?
- A..500correct
- B..000
- C..293
- D..333
With one hit in his only major league appearance, Lou Raymond finished with a batting average of .500.
Source: Biography section
7.Who was the starter that Lou Raymond replaced during his major league debut?
- A.Syracuse Star manager
- B.Possum Whittedcorrect
- C.Cincinnati Reds player
- D.Patsy Donovan
On May 2, Lou Raymond made his debut replacing starter Possum Whitted at second base.
Source: Biography section
8.In which league did Lou Raymond begin his professional baseball career?
- A.Pacific Coast League
- B.National League
- C.American League
- D.International Leaguecorrect
Lou Raymond began his professional play as a member of the International League.
Source: Biography section
9.How many hits did Lou Raymond record during his International League season?
- A.304
- B.89correct
- C.11
- D.17
Lou Raymond posted a .293 batting average for the entire IL season with 89 hits in 304 at-bats.
Source: Biography section
10.What was Lou Raymond's recorded height?
- A.6 feet 0 inches
- B.5 feet 10 inchescorrect
- C.6 feet 2 inches
- D.5 feet 8 inches
Lou Raymond was officially listed as standing 5 feet 10 inches tall.
Source: Introductory paragraph
11.What occupation did Lou Raymond hold after his professional baseball career?
- A.Baseball manager
- B.Professional coach
- C.Hall of Fame archivist
- D.Police officercorrect
After his baseball career, Lou Raymond became a police officer in Rochester, New York.
Source: Biography section
12.In what year did Lou Raymond retire from his post-baseball career?
- A.1919
- B.1963correct
- C.1979
- D.1950
Lou Raymond retired in July 1963 from his position as a police officer.
Source: Biography section
13.What magazine declared Lou Raymond a missing player?
- A.National League Review
- B.Baseball Almanac
- C.Baseball Digestcorrect
- D.International League Weekly
Baseball Digest declared Lou Raymond a missing player before his retirement in 1963.
Source: Biography section
14.What was the result of the Philadelphia Phillies' 1919 season?
- A.They won the World Series
- B.They finished last in the National Leaguecorrect
- C.They finished first in the National League
- D.They were disbanded after the season
The Phillies finished 47 1/2 games behind the Cincinnati Reds, placing them last in the National League.
Source: Biography section
15.Where did Lou Raymond die?
- A.Buffalo, New York
- B.Hamilton, Ontario
- C.Rochester, New Yorkcorrect
- D.Syracuse, New York
The biography concludes that Lou Raymond died in Rochester on May 2, 1979.
Source: Biography section
16.On what date did Lou Raymond die?
- A.July 1, 1963
- B.May 2, 1919
- C.December 11, 1979
- D.May 2, 1979correct
Lou Raymond died in Rochester on May 2, 1979.
Source: Biography section
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