John Franklin Titus (February 21, 1876 – January 8, 1943), nicknamed "Tightpants", was an Anerican professional baseball outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1903–12) and Boston Braves (1912–13). Titus’ most notable accomplishment was that he led the National League (NL) in being hit by pitches (16), in 1909 and ranks 74th on the MLB career Hit By Pitch list (94). To baseball card collectors, Titus is also notable for the card depicting him in the T206 set, as it is the only one in which the player has a mustache. At the time of his death, it was noted that Titus was the last player to sport a handlebar mustache.
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John Franklin Titus 21 February 1876 St. Clair, PA
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8 January 1943 (aged 66) St. Clair, PA
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