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Albert Henry Bridwell (January 4, 1884 in Friendship, Ohio - January 23, 1969 in Portsmouth, Ohio) was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the a number of teams in the early 20th century, most notably the New York Giants, when the team was managed by John McGraw. Bridwell was on base during the crucial "Merkle boner" running error of the 1908 season against the Chicago Cubs, which perhaps cost the Giants the pennant. He batted left-handed, and threw righty.

He also played for the Boston Beaneaters for some years. He played his final two years in the Federal League Bridwell is also profiled in Lawrence S. Ritter's book The Glory of their Times.

In 1252 career games, Bridwell batted .255 with 2 home runs and 348 RBIs. He had 1064 hits, with 95 doubles and 32 triples in 4169 at bats.

Bridwell died at age 85. He had one daughter.

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Athletes - Al Bridwell

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