George Cisar
Baseball player with the St. Louis Browns
Born
Died
2010
16 years ago — 100 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball primarily as an outfielder in the 1930s. Cisar had a career that spanned parts of four seasons. Most of his time was spent with the St. Louis Browns, where he contributed to the team's efforts during a challenging era for the franchise. Known for a post-baseball career, Cisar became a notable figure in his community.
Played for the St. Louis Browns
Appeared in parts of four MLB seasons
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