Lefty George

Thomas Edward George

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 0", Weight 155 lb.
• School Washington and Lee University
• High School East Liberty Academy
• Debut April 14, 1911
• Final Game August 24, 1918
• Born August 13, 1886 in Pittsburgh, PA USA
• Died May 13, 1955 in York, PA USA

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Biographical Information

In 1943 Lefty George went 7-8, pitching 105 innings in 21 games - at the age of 56 and 57 for the York White Roses of the Interstate League. He won over 300 games in the minor leagues, winning at least 20 games in a season four times, and eclipsed 5,000 innings pitched. During the 1924 New York-Penn League season, Lefty threw 49 consecutive scoreless innings for York. His minor league career lasted 26 seasons.

Related Sites

• Lefty George at the SABR Bio Project
• Lefty George article from 7/18/1925 Harrisburg Telegraph