Orator Shaffer

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Orator Shaffer
Outfielder
Born: October, 1851
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died: January 21, 1922 (aged 70)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Batted: Left Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 23, 1874
for the Hartford Dark Blues
Final game
September 13, 1890
for the Philadelphia Athletics
Career statistics
AVG     .282
HR     11
RBI     317
Teams
Career highlights and awards

George W. Shaffer (October, 1851 - January 21, 1922) was a Major League baseball outfielder. He was born in Philadelphia, PA. He is the only outfielder to record 50 assists in one season, which he did in 1879 with the Chicago White Stockings.

Shaffer's brother Taylor also played Major League baseball.[1]

Shaffer died in Philadelphia, PA in 1922. He was laid to rest at West Laurel Hills Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd, PA.[2]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Baseball-Reference.com - Taylor Shaffer. Retrieved October 22, 2006.
  2. ^ Baseball-Almanac.com. Retrieved October 22, 2006.

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