Hiawatha Lavern Shelby (November 10, 1921 – September 19, 1996) was an American Negro league outfielder in the 1940s.
| Hiawatha Shelby | |
|---|---|
| Outfielder | |
| Born: November 10, 1921 Indianapolis, Indiana | |
| Died: September 19, 1996 (aged 74) Indianapolis, Indiana | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1941, for the Philadelphia Stars | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1941, for the Philadelphia Stars | |
| Teams | |
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A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, Shelby played for the Philadelphia Stars in 1941. In eight recorded games, he posted one hit and one RBI in 28 plate appearances.[1][2] Shelby died in Indianapolis in 1996 at age 74.
References edit
- ^ "Hiawatha Shelby". seamheads.com. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "Hiawatha Shelby". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference and Seamheads
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