Dave Malarcher
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David "Gentleman Dave" Julius Malarcher (October 18, 1894 – May 11, 1982) was an American third baseman in Negro league baseball. He played for the Indianapolis ABCs, Detroit Stars, and Chicago American Giants from 1916 to 1934.
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Dave Malarcher | |
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Third baseman | |
Born: (1894-10-18)October 18, 1894 St. James Parish, Louisiana | |
Died: May 11, 1982(1982-05-11) (aged 87) Chicago, Illinois | |
Batted: Both Threw: Right | |
debut | |
1916, for the Indianapolis ABCs | |
Last appearance | |
1934, for the Chicago American Giants | |
Negro league statistics | |
Batting average | .264 |
Home runs | 7 |
Runs scored | 399 |
Managerial record | 263–156–9 |
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As player
As manager
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Malarcher won three pennants as manager, one of eight managers to ever do so in Negro league baseball.[1]