George Carr (baseball) facts for kids
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Carr at the 1924 Colored World Series
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| Born: September 2, 1894 Atlanta |
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| Died: January 14, 1948 (aged 53) McPherson, Kansas |
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George Henry "Tank" Carr was a talented American baseball player. He was born on September 2, 1894, and passed away on January 14, 1948. George played as a first baseman and outfielder. He was famous for playing with the Kansas City Monarchs. This was in the Negro baseball leagues from 1920 to 1922.
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Early Life and Baseball Beginnings
Before joining the Negro Leagues, George played baseball in high school. He graduated from Pasadena High School in Pasadena, California.
Playing in Winter Leagues
In 1916, George played for the Los Angeles White Sox. He also played in the Winter Leagues in Florida. There, he played with and against future stars of the Negro Leagues. These players included John Donaldson and the "Taylor boys" like C. I. Taylor and Ben Taylor. He also played with Candy Jim Taylor.
The next year, George played with many of the same talented players. He also played alongside José Méndez, "Gentleman" Dave Malarcher, and Andy Cooper. He continued to play Winter Baseball with the Los Angeles White Sox. In 1921, he even became the captain of the team.
Life Off the Field
In 1917, when George was 23, he registered for the WWI Draft. At that time, he worked as a movie actor. He listed Martin Turner and Universal Studios as his employers. He was married and had three children.
Professional Baseball Career
George Carr was a top hitter during his first three years with the Kansas City Monarchs. From 1920 to 1922, he was always among the top ten hitters in the league. In 1921, he hit the most home runs for his team during the regular season.
Moving to Hilldale
In 1923, George moved to the Hilldale team. He was a regular player for them until 1928. He played briefly in 1929 before leaving the highest level of Negro Leagues play.
Later Life and Legacy
After he stopped playing baseball, George Carr worked as a cook. He cooked for a railroad company.
A few years after he passed away, George Carr was remembered for his skills. In 1952, the Pittsburgh Courier newspaper held a poll. Players voted for the best Negro Leagues players ever, and George Carr received votes.
