Harry Wolverton
As Player
- Chicago Orphans (1898–1900)
- Philadelphia Phillies (1900–1901)
- Washington Senators (1902)
- Philadelphia Phillies (1902–1904)
- Boston Beaneaters (1905)
- New York Highlanders (1912)
As Manager
- New York Highlanders (1912)
Harry Sterling Wolverton (December 6, 1873 – February 4, 1937), nicknamed "Fighting Harry", was an American professional baseball player. He played all or part of nine seasons in Major League Baseball from 1898 through 1905 and 1912. He played for the Chicago Orphans, Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Senators, Boston Beaneaters, and New York Highlanders, primarily as a third baseman. He also managed the Highlanders in 1912.
In addition to playing in MLB, Wolverton managed several minor league baseball teams. After he retired from baseball, he worked as a police officer with the Oakland Police Department.
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