Hiawatha Shelby
Appearance
Hiawatha Shelby | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: Indianapolis, Indiana | November 10, 1921|
Died: September 19, 1996 Indianapolis, Indiana | (aged 74)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
Negro league baseball debut | |
1941, for the Philadelphia Stars | |
Last appearance | |
1941, for the Philadelphia Stars | |
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Hiawatha Lavern Shelby (November 10, 1921 – September 19, 1996) was an American Negro league outfielder in the 1940s.
A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, Shelby played for the Philadelphia Stars in 1941. In eight recorded games, he posted one hit and one RBI in 28 plate appearances.[1][2] Shelby died in Indianapolis in 1996 at age 74.
References
[edit]- ^ "Hiawatha Shelby". seamheads.com. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "Hiawatha Shelby". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference and Seamheads