Ancker has the distinction of going directly to the major leagues after making his debut with the Athletics on September 3, 1915. In his only major league season, Ancker, who was a pitcher, compiled no record with a 3.57 earned run average (ERA) in four games, one start. He did not play in the professional baseball circuit from 1916 to 1918, but made his return in 1919 with the Double-A Binghamton Bingoes of the International League. No statistics were kept for that season, but it is known that Ancker pitched two games with the Bingoes.\n', '

After his retirement from professional baseball, Anker worked on the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Bergen County, New Jersey.\n', '

Ancker was born on April 10, 1893 in New York City to Edwin and Ancker and Augusta Goetger. Ancker had no middle name. He was married to Viola Ancker, who survived him after his death on February 13, 1954.\n', '

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