[2] Ed was born in Eagleville, Ohio, and made his first appearance in Majors with the 1883 Buffalo Bisons, but was only able to pitch in seven games, all of which he started, and had a respectable win–loss record of 3–3, as well as a 3.93 ERA.

[2] He completed all four starts and pitched two shutouts,[2] one of which was a no-hitter thrown on September 28, 1884, vs. the Washington Nationals, a 5–0 victory.

It was the second and last no-hitter thrown in the Union Association, and was the second game the Brewers had played since joining the league as a late season replacement.

[6] For the 1888 season he returned to the minors, this time in the Western Association and played for Charlie Morton's Des Moines team.

[7] After his playing days, he worked as a conductor on the New York Central Railroad, and was also a restaurant owner at one time.