George Rooks

George Brinton McClellan Rooks
born George Brinton Mc Clellan Ruckser

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 170 lb.

• Debut May 12, 1891
• Final Game May 16, 1891
• Born October 21, 1863 in Chicago, IL USA
• Died March 11, 1935 in Chicago, IL USA

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Biographical Information

Outfielder George Rooks was the grandfather of pitcher Lou Possehl. Rooks had only five games in the majors (with the Boston Beaneaters in 1891), but played at least nine years in the minors with teams as diverse as Denver, Montreal, and Vicksburg, MS.

Related Sites

• George Rooks at the SABR Bio Project