George Grantham

George Farley Grantham
(Boots)

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 170 lb.
• School Northern Arizona Normal School
• High School Flagstaff High School
• Debut September 20, 1922
• Final Game July 26, 1934
• Born May 20, 1900 in Galena, KS USA
• Died March 16, 1954 in Kingman, AZ USA

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Biographical Information

The most similar player to George "Boots" Grantham is Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson, although Grantham played mostly during the 1920s, a lively ball era, when hitting was a bit easier.

He is the only major leaguer to attend Northern Arizona University.

Following retirement from baseball, George Grantham worked for a department store in Arizona. He died shortly after suffering a stroke at the age of 53.

Notable Achievements

• 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 1 (1930)
• Won a World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1925

Related Sites

• George Grantham at the SABR Bio Project
• Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Grantham