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Harry Davis Notable

b. March 7, 1908 · Detroit Tigers 1932–1933, St. Louis Browns 1937

Harry Davis divided six seasons between two clubs as a first baseman: the Detroit Tigers from 1932, then the St. Louis Browns through 1937.

Across 327 games he batted .264, with 320 hits and 205 runs. He finished with 7 home runs, 65 doubles and 21 stolen bases.

He played 297 games at first base, with 2,825 putouts and 36 errors. He turned 264 double plays.

He was born in Shreveport, LA, USA on March 7, 1908, and died on March 3, 1997. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1932 DET 14159092159 32134 74605312 .269
1933 DET 661732437 820 142282 .214
1937 SLB 12045089124 2533 3571267 .276
Career 3271213205320 65187 1231538721 .264

On this day & linked events

1908

Born March 7, 1908

Shreveport, LA, USA

1997

Died March 3, 1997