George Neal (baseball) explained

George Neal
Position:Infielder
Birth Date:July 27, 1880
Birth Place:Springfield, Illinois
Death Place:Springfield, Illinois
Throws:Right
Debutleague:Negro league baseball
Debutyear:1909
Debutteam:Buxton Wonders
Finalyear:1911
Finalteam:Leland Giants
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George Lawrence Neal (July 27, 1880  - June 29, 1947) was an American Negro league infielder and manager between 1909 and 1911.

A native of Springfield, Illinois, Neal made his Negro leagues debut in 1909 as player-manager with the Buxton Wonders.[1] He went on to play for the Chicago Giants and Leland Giants in 1911.[2] A "colorful player who used to humiliate opponents by turning cartwheels around the bases instead of running,"[3] Neal died in Springfield in 1947 at age 66.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: George Neal (Manager page) . seamheads.com . October 7, 2020.
  2. Web site: George Neal . seamheads.com . October 7, 2020.
  3. Web site: Gary Ashwill . George Neal . Agate Type . March 1, 2013 . October 7, 2020.