Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Croft began his professional career in 1875 when he joined the St. Louis Red Stockings of the National Association. He played in 19 games that season, all of which he played in the outfield, and batted .200 in 75 at bats.\n', '

His next season, in 1877, when he joined the St. Louis Brown Stockings of the National League, and played in 54 of the team\'s 60 games. He split his playing time between first base and left field, and hit a career high .232, while scoring 23 runs, and had 27 RBIs.\n', '

The following season, 1878, Croft joined the Indianapolis Blues, also of the National League, his last season in the Major Leagues. He played in all 60 of the team\'s games as the starting first baseman. He batted .158 in 222 at bats, and scored 22 runs.\n', '

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