Charles Thomas Reilly (February 15, 1867 – December 16, 1937) was an American professional

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. He played in

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(MLB) from 1889 to 1897 for the

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, and Washington Senators. Reilly was the first of two players to have four hits that included al least one home run (he hit two) in their first major league game.

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is the only player in the baseball's modern era to equal this feat. Trevor Story of the

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also hit two home runs in his first ever Major League game (and a third home run in his second game). In 1894, six of the National League baseball clubs organized the American League of Professional Football Clubs, a professional soccer league. Reilly played half back for Philadelphia and was a favorite of the home crowd in the inaugural game played at Philadelphia Ball Park on October 6, 1894.

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