In 467 major league games, Killefer was a versatile player who logged time at every position except pitcher: 135 games as a center fielder, 135 games as a left fielder, 129 games as a second baseman, 27 games as a right fielder, 11 games as a third baseman, 8 games as a shortstop, 3 games as a catcher, and 2 games as a first baseman.
Killefer is noted as being the first ever batter at Wrigley Field, as a visiting team batter for the Cincinnati Reds. After his playing career ended, Killefer was a minor league manager for 25 years, from 1917 to 1941.
- "Although there
isn't a strong correlation between hair color and personality, it's fair
to say that the stereotypical redhead is hot-tempered, fiery and
passionate. With his carrot-topped thatch, Wade Killefer personifies
this description and was a natural to be called "Red" from birth." https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/1939cba2
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