George Davis?
- Cassius Belmont
- 16 Feb 2023
- Biographies of Famous People
George Davis is a former professional baseball player who played for the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox. He was a four-time All-Star and was known for his batting and fielding abilities. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998 and was the first African-American to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Davis is also remembered for his involvement in the formation of the Players' League, which was an early attempt to give players more power and control over their salaries and playing conditions. He was also a vocal advocate for the rights of African-American players, and was an early leader in the struggle for racial equality in Major League Baseball. Davis passed away in 1940 at the age of 57.
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