For many ball players, Philadelphia becomes merely a second home. What we aim to do with the "Philadelphia Baseball Ghosts" series is take a look at those who are born within Philadelphia city limits before they set off on their grand baseball adventure somewhere else in the vast, horrible world.
Past entries:
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Henry Zeiher
DOB: August 11, 1862
What was happening in Philadelphia at the time: With gold and silver selling at a premium (18.5% and 13%), the city's coins disappeared from circulation. Two days after gold prices blasted to the moon, they started using postage stamps in lieu of specie.