#RedSoxHistory

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Ossee Freeman Schreckengost, born F. Osee Schrecongost, was an American professional baseball catcher and first baseman. He played for seven Major League Baseball teams between 1897 and 1908. Played only a single season for the Boston Americans (1901) he played 7 years with the Philadelphia Athletics. An original “Utility Player” at the catcher and first base, he had a .271 lifetime batting average. He may be best remembered for being Rube Waddell’s primary catcher and roommate for the duration of Waddell’s Philadelphia Athletic years.