George Scales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids George Scales |
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| 2nd Baseman / Manager | |||
| Born: August 16, 1900 Talladega, Alabama |
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| Died: April 15, 1976 (aged 75) Compton, California |
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| 1921, for the St. Louis Giants | |||
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| 1946, for the Baltimore Elite Giants | |||
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| Batting average | .319 | ||
| Home runs | 64 | ||
| Runs scored | 489 | ||
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George Louis Scales (born August 16, 1900 – died April 15, 1976) was a talented American baseball player and manager. People often called him "Tubby." He played as a second baseman and also managed teams in Negro league baseball. These leagues were where African American players played during a time when they were not allowed in Major League Baseball. George Scales was known for his amazing batting skills. He played for many teams, including the New York Lincoln Giants and the Baltimore Elite Giants.
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George Scales: A Baseball Star
George Scales was born in Talladega, Alabama. He played baseball for 25 years, starting in 1921. He was very good at hitting the ball. His career batting average was .319. This means he got a hit almost one out of every three times he batted. He also hit 64 Home runs and scored 489 runs.
Playing in the Negro Leagues
Scales played for several teams during his long career. Some of his teams included the St. Louis Giants, Lincoln Giants, and Homestead Grays. He played many different positions on the field. This showed how versatile and skilled he was.
He was also a manager for 12 seasons in the Puerto Rican Winter League. As a manager, he led his teams to win six championships. In 1951, his team also won the Caribbean World Series. This was a big achievement in baseball.
A Great Hitter and Manager
Many people admired George Scales's batting skills. Buck Leonard, another famous baseball player, said that George Scales was the best at hitting a curveball. A curveball is a type of pitch that curves as it travels toward the batter. Being able to hit it well is a sign of a great batter.
In 1952, when he was 52 years old, George Scales was recognized as one of the best players ever in the Negro Leagues. This was decided by a poll where other players voted.
Life After Baseball
After he stopped playing baseball in 1958, George Scales started a new career. He became a stockbroker. A stockbroker helps people buy and sell parts of companies, called stocks. He passed away in Compton, California, when he was 75 years old.
Almost in the Hall of Fame
George Scales was considered for the Baseball Hall of Fame several times. The Hall of Fame is a special place that honors the greatest baseball players of all time.
In 2006, he was one of 39 players considered by a special committee. This committee looked at African-American baseball players. However, he was not chosen that year.
Later, on November 5, 2021, he was again on the final list for the Hall of Fame's Early Days Committee. This committee looks at players from earlier times in baseball. He received eight votes, but he needed twelve votes to be chosen for the Class of 2022. Even though he wasn't elected, being considered so many times shows how important and talented George Scales was in baseball history.
