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George Binks Notable

b. July 11, 1914 · Washington Senators 1944–1946, Philadelphia Athletics 1947–1948, St. Louis Browns 1948

George Binks played for three clubs across five seasons as a center fielder, opening with the Washington Senators in 1944 and closing with the St. Louis Browns in 1948.

Across 351 games he batted .253, with 277 hits and 112 runs. He finished with 8 home runs, 55 doubles and 21 stolen bases.

He played 253 games in the outfield, with 575 putouts and 14 errors.

He was born in Chicago, IL, USA on July 11, 1914, and died on November 13, 2010. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1944 WSH 51203 000 0010 .250
1945 WSH 14555062153 3266 81345211 .278
1946 WSH 651341326 300 126161 .194
1947 PHA 1043333386 1942 3423368 .258
1948 PHA/SLB 326449 100 3431 .141
Career 3511093112277 55108 1306710821 .253

On this day & linked events

1914

Born July 11, 1914

Chicago, IL, USA

2010

Died November 13, 2010