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George Bird Notable

b. June 23, 1850 · Rockford Forest Citys 1871

George Bird played 1871 for the Rockford Forest Citys as a center fielder.

Across 25 games he batted .264, with 28 hits and 19 runs. He finished with 2 doubles and 1 stolen base.

He played 25 games in the outfield, with 32 putouts and 11 errors.

He was born in Stillman Valley, IL, USA on June 23, 1850, and died on November 9, 1940. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1871* ROK 251061928 250 13321 .264
Major leagues 0000 000 0000
All seasons 251061928 250 13321 .264

Seasons outside MLB's recognized major leagues appear in All seasons, but not in Major leagues or the leaderboards. For George Bird, that is 1871–1871. Why totals can differ.

On this day & linked events

1850

Born June 23, 1850

Stillman Valley, IL, USA

1940

Died November 9, 1940