George Davis

“Many ball players regard him as the best shortstop in the business; batting, base running and fielding considered.” The Sporting News Supplements,1899 When he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998, George Davis was likely the best ballplayer you’d never heard of. But due to the dogged efforts of historians like Lee Allen and Walter Lipka, he finally received his due, a century after he made a name for himself as one of the greatest shortstops in baseball history.

Career: 73 HR, .295 BA, 1440 RBI (66th), SS/3B/CF, HOF in 1998, Giants/WhiteSox/... 1890-1909, b:B/t:R, 1x RBI Leader, born in NY 1870, died 1940

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The White Sox's first great offensive player disappeared from public life after his playing days with nobody to carry on his legacy.

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Major League Baseball Umpire. Between 1894 and 1890, he pitched in the American Association and the National League which later hired him in 1895. He worked the First World Series in 1903 and would work nine more in his tenure. He was the senior umpire behind home plate at the Polo Grounds in which Fred Merkle committed his boner which cost the New York Giants the League pennant to the Chicago Cubs in 1908. He would go on to umpire over 2,700 games in over a thirty year career ending in 1927. (bio by: Robert)

Known as "Gorgeous George" for his graceful play and blond locks, George Davis established himself as one of the game's most well-rounded players during his 20 seasons in the major leagues. At the plate, the switch-hitting Davis was a model of consistency, batting better than .300 every year from 1893 to 1901. In the field, the shortstop was steady and reliable, leading his league in fielding percentage four times. On the basepaths, the 5'9", 180-pounder was a constant threat, swiping 619 bases in his career, the third most ever by a player whose primary position was shortstop, behind Honus Wagner and Bert Campaneris. John McGraw described Davis as "an exceptionally quick thinker," a reputation which led to Davis spending time as the manager of the New York Giants. Yet despite his many achievements, Davis vanished from sight after his career ended and died in obscurity.

George Stacey Davis (August 23, 1870 – October 17, 1940) was an American professional baseball shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball at the turn of the 20th century. Davis also spent multiple seasons as a third baseman and center fielder, and lesser amounts of time at other positions. He broke into the major leagues in 1890 and played through 1909. He is ranked among the top 100 players of all-time in several statistical categories. Davis was a switch hitter.