George Radbourn

George B. Radbourn
(Dandy or Dordy)

• Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown
• Weight 160 lb.

• Debut May 30, 1883
• Final Game June 6, 1883
• Born April 8, 1856 in Bloomington, IL USA
• Died January 1, 1904 in Bloomington, IL USA

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Biographical Information

George Radbourn pitched for the 1883 Detroit Wolverines at age 27.

After his playing career ended, pitcher George Radbourn was a deputy sheriff and a cigar maker. He died of dropsy at age 47.

The SABR biography of Charley "Old Hoss" Radbourn states that he was George's first cousin. George was born and died in Bloomington, IL, while Charley died in Bloomington.

Related Sites

Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Radbourn