George Shively

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George Shively was an early 20th-century Negro league outfielder known for his speed, strong defense, and key role on several prominent Black baseball teams.

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instanceOf Negro league baseball player
baseball player
baseRunningSkill base-stealing ability
bats left
battingStyle contact hitter
countryOfCitizenship United States of America
surface form: United States
era early 20th century
ethnicity African American
fieldingStrength outfield defense
gender male
knownFor key role on several prominent Black baseball teams
speed
strong defense
league Negro leagues NERFINISHED
leagueStatus played before formal Negro National League organization in 1920 and during its early years
nickname Rabbit NERFINISHED
notableFor playing in the early decades of Negro league baseball
occupation outfielder
position left fielder
role leadoff hitter
sport baseball
team Baltimore Black Sox NERFINISHED
Brooklyn Royal Giants NERFINISHED
Indianapolis ABCs NERFINISHED
New York Lincoln Giants NERFINISHED
Washington Potomacs NERFINISHED
throws left

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Indianapolis ABCs notablePlayer George Shively