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Year Age Tm Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
192418CBNNNL208986924410823.279.303.349.652783005/46
192519HBGECL63249238387173528611.298.329.416.7459299*5
192620CAGNNL12333227010101.219.242.281.52435905
193024BBBNNL4816816018452111368.281.315.325.6407352045
4 Yrs143539516671471366501423.285.315.368.684801900
162 Game Avg.162611585761671577571626.285.315.368.68480215
CBN (1 yr)208986924410823.279.303.349.65278300
BBB (1 yr)4816816018452111368.281.315.325.64073520
CAG (1 yr)12333227010101.219.242.281.5243590
HBG (1 yr)63249238387173528611.298.329.416.7459299
NNL (3 yrs)80290278297663122812.273.303.327.63170910
ECL (1 yr)63249238387173528611.298.329.416.7459299

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was John Shackelford born?

John Shackelford was born on July 17, 1905.

Where was John Shackelford born?

John Shackelford was born in Memphis, TN.

How tall was John Shackelford?

John Shackelford was 5-10 (178 cm) tall.

How much did John Shackelford weigh when playing?

John Shackelford weighed 165 lbs (74 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did John Shackelford play?

John Shackelford played 4 seasons.

Is John Shackelford in the Hall of Fame?

John Shackelford has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did John Shackelford play?

John Shackelford was a Third Baseman and Second Baseman.

How many hits did John Shackelford have?

John Shackelford had 147 hits over his career.

How many home runs did John Shackelford have?

John Shackelford had 6 home runs over his career.

What was John Shackelford's average?

John Shackelford had a .285 average over his career.

How many teams has John Shackelford played for?

John Shackelford played for 4 teams; the Cleveland Browns, Harrisburg Giants, Chicago American Giants and Birmingham Black Barons.

How many World Series has John Shackelford won?

John Shackelford won 1 World Series.

When did John Shackelford retire?

John Shackelford last played in 1930.

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