Charles Thomas Reilly (February 15, 1867 – December 16, 1937) was an American
professional baseball
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infielder
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. He played in
Major League Baseball
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(MLB) from 1889 to 1897 for the
Columbus Solons
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,
Pittsburgh Pirates
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,
Philadelphia Phillies
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, and
Washington Senators.
Reilly was the first of two players to have four
hit
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s that included al least one home run (he hit two) in their first major league game.
J. P. Arencibia
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is the only player in the
baseball's modern era to equal this feat.
Trevor Story
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of the
Colorado Rockies
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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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1867 births
1937 deaths
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