Harry Croft

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Harry Croft (Henry T. Croft) was an American professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1899 to 1901. He played for three teams: the Louisville Colonels, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Chicago Orphans. Born August 1, 1875, in Chicago, Illinois, Croft attended Niagara University, where he played college baseball. He was drafted by the Louisville Colonels in the 1898 Rule 5 draft.

Croft made his MLB debut on May 19, 1899, as an outfielder for the Colonels. He played two games for Louisville before being released in July 1899. The Philadelphia Phillies signed him on July 26, 1899, and he played two games at second base for Philadelphia that season. In 1901, he played for the Chicago Orphans, appearing in three games in the outfield. His final major league game was on September 24, 1901.

Over his MLB career, Croft appeared in 7 games, had 21 at-bats, recorded 5 hits, and had a .238 batting average.

Croft died in December 1933 in Oak Park, Illinois. He is buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois.