Career
Born in Braintree, Massachusetts, United States, he broke into the National Association in 1873 at the age of 19. His career covered 12 seasons, eight teams, and 3 leagues. He was a primarily a right fielder who also played many games as a pitcher, and would play the infield positions on occasion as well.
The first occasions were done by Ned Williamson and Cap Anson.
All three had their big game in that hitter-friendly park in 1884. Manning died in Boston, Massachusetts, and was interred at New Calvary Cemetery in Boston.
