Cliff Shanks

Dennis Clifford Shanks

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 195 lb.
• School University of Mississippi, Lassen Community College, Auburn University, William Carey College
• High School Clinton (MS) High School

• Born August 30, 1971 in Jackson, MS USA
• Died June 8, 2013

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Biographical Information

Infielder Cliff Shanks led Auburn in average (.391) and doubles (18) as a junior. He was third in the Southeastern Conference in average behind Joe Biernat and Todd Walker. He failed to make All-Conference. He played for the independent Butte Copper Kings in 1995, hitting .279/.329/.388 with two home runs and 22 RBI in 42 games. He fielded .927 at third base and .971 at first base (backing up Andy Barkett) while also catching twice. He later worked for the Bailey Lumber Company.

Shanks' uncle, Doug Shanks, has been a college coach.

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