Art Shires

Charles Arthur Shires
(Art The Great)

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 195 lb.

• Debut August 20, 1928
• Final Game July 31, 1932
• Born August 13, 1906 in Italy, TX USA
• Died July 13, 1967 in Italy, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Art Shires gave himself his nickname, "The Great," and was one of the more notorious players of the late 1920s, getting into fights, boasting, and engaging in boxing and/or wrestling activities in the offseason.

In his final season, he also managed the Harrisburg Senators in the New York-Pennsylvania League. The team finished in 6th place with a record of 59-77.

Related Sites

• Art Shires at the SABR Bio Project
• Article on Shires' manager, Lena Blackburne, and a fight between the two in 1928