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Appearances
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Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oscar Charleston born?
Oscar Charleston was born on October 14, 1896.
Where was Oscar Charleston born?
Oscar Charleston was born in Indianapolis, IN.
How tall was Oscar Charleston?
Oscar Charleston was 5-8 (173 cm) tall.
How much did Oscar Charleston weigh when playing?
Oscar Charleston weighed 185 lbs (83 kg) when playing.
How many seasons did Oscar Charleston play?
Oscar Charleston played 18 seasons.
Is Oscar Charleston in the Hall of Fame?
Oscar Charleston was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1976.
What position did Oscar Charleston play?
Oscar Charleston was a Centerfielder and First Baseman.
How many hits did Oscar Charleston have?
Oscar Charleston had 1,210 hits over his career.
How many home runs did Oscar Charleston have?
Oscar Charleston had 143 home runs over his career.
What was Oscar Charleston's average?
Oscar Charleston had a .365 average over his career.
How many teams has Oscar Charleston played for?
Oscar Charleston played for 10 teams; the Indianapolis ABCs, St. Louis Giants, Harrisburg Giants, Homestead Grays, Hilldale Club, Pittsburgh Crawfords, Toledo Crawfords, Toledo Crawfords, Toledo/Indianapolis Crawfords and Philadelphia Stars.
How many World Series has Oscar Charleston won?
Oscar Charleston never won a World Series.
When did Oscar Charleston retire?
Oscar Charleston last played in 1941.
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