George Handy
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George William Handy
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 5' 6", Weight 168 lb.
- High School Booker T. Washington High School (Memphis)
- Debut 1947
- Final Game 1948
- Born December 5, 1924 in Wilson County, NC USA
- Died October 20, 1993 in Brentwood, NY USA
Biographical Information[edit]
George Handy played two seasons for the Memphis Red Sox of the Negro American League in 1947 and 1948. He then moved over to Organized Baseball, leading the Colonial League in hits while batting .346 for the Bridgeport Bees in 1949. He continued playing in the minor until 1955, including a couple of seasons with the St. Hyacinthe Saints of the Provincial League.
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