Alfred James Reach
1840–1928 (age 88)
Baseball player and sporting-goods entrepreneur
Biography
Alfred James Reach (1840–1928) was a pioneering figure in American baseball and sporting goods entrepreneurship, helping to establish the infrastructure and commercial foundations of the nation's pastime. His contributions to baseball as both a player and businessman were instrumental in the sport's early development and growth.
He rests at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, where his legacy as a baseball pioneer and sporting goods entrepreneur is preserved, honoring his significant contributions to American sports history.