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Jeff Cross Notable

b. August 28, 1918 · St. Louis Cardinals 1942, 1946–1948, Chicago Cubs 1948

Jeff Cross divided seven seasons between two clubs as a shortstop: the St. Louis Cardinals from 1942, then the Chicago Cubs through 1948.

Across 119 games he batted .162, with 23 hits and 22 runs. He finished with 4 doubles and 4 stolen bases.

He played 41 games at shortstop, with 81 assists and 9 errors. He turned 19 double plays.

He was born in Tulsa, OK, USA on August 28, 1918, and died on July 23, 1997. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1942 STL 1401 000 1000 .250
1946 STL 49691715 300 61084 .217
1947 STL 514945 100 31060 .102
1948 CHC/STL 182012 000 0040 .100
Career 1191422223 400 1020184 .162

On this day & linked events

1918

Born August 28, 1918

Tulsa, OK, USA

1997

Died July 23, 1997