Gene Moore

American baseball player with the Giants

Gene Moore - American baseball player with the Giants
Born

August 26th, 1909
115 years ago

Died

1978
47 years ago — 69 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player, participated in Major League Baseball primarily as an outfielder from 1936 to 1939. Played for the New York Giants and the Chicago Cubs during his career. Recorded a batting average of .278 in 1938 and contributed to the Giants' victory in the National League pennant.

Played for the New York Giants

Hit .278 in 1938 season

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