George Bird (baseball)
| George Bird | |
|---|---|
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| Outfielder | |
| Born: June 23, 1850 Stillman Valley, Illinois, U.S. | |
| Died: November 9, 1940 (aged 90) Rockford, Illinois, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Major league debut | |
| May 6, 1871, for the Rockford Forest Citys | |
| Last major league appearance | |
| September 15, 1871, for the Rockford Forest Citys | |
| Major league statistics | |
| Batting average | .264 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| RBI | 13 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
George Raymond Bird (June 23, 1850 – November 9, 1940) was an American professional baseball center fielder in the 19th century. He played for the Rockford Forest Citys of the National Association in 1871. He was a native of Stillman Valley, Illinois.
In 25 games as the Forest Citys starting center fielder, Bird batted .264 (28-for-106) with two doubles, five triples, 13 RBIs, and 19 runs scored.
At the time of his death he was the last living player from the 1871 season.
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- 19th-century baseball players
- 19th-century American sportsmen
- Baseball players from Ogle County, Illinois
- Major League Baseball center fielders
- People from Stillman Valley, Illinois
- Sportspeople from the Rockford metropolitan area, Illinois
- Rockford Forest Citys players
- American baseball outfielder, 1850s birth stubs
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