Henry J. "Handsome Harry" Boyle (September 20, 1860 – May 25, 1932) was a professional

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over parts of 6 seasons (1884–1889) with the St. Louis Maroons and Indianapolis Hoosiers. He led the

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in 1886 while playing for the Maroons. For his career, he compiled an 89–111 record in 207 appearances, with a 3.06 ERA and 602

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1860 births 1932 deaths Major League Baseball pitchers Baseball players from Philadelphia St. Louis Maroons players Indianapolis Hoosiers (NL) players National League ERA champions Reading Actives players Terre Haute Hottentots players Indianapolis Hoosiers (minor league) players 19th-century baseball players 19th-century American sportsmen {{US-baseball-pitcher-1860s-stub

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