Byrne was a member of several teams throughout his career, including the Philadelphia Athletics, the New York Giants, and the Boston Beaneaters. He was a key member of the Athletics team that won the 1887 World Series. He was also a part of the Giants team that won the 1888 National League pennant.
Byrne was known for his aggressive style of play and was often involved in fights on the field. He was also known for his fiery temper and was often ejected from games for arguing with umpires. Despite his temper, he was respected by his teammates and opponents alike.
Byrne retired from baseball in 1897 and went on to become a successful businessman. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973, becoming the first Irish-born player to be honored. He is remembered as one of the greatest players of his era and is still revered by baseball fans today.
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