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Mo Harris
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Second baseman
Born: (1898-03-05)March 5, 1898
Allegheny City, Pennsylvania
Died: July 25, 1964(1964-07-25) (aged 66)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Threw: Right
debut
1918, for the Homestead Grays
Last appearance
1931, for the Pittsburgh Crawfords
Teams

Raymond Harold Harris (born March 5, 1898 – died July 25, 1964) was a talented American baseball player. People often called him "Mo". He played as a second baseman in the Negro leagues from 1918 to 1931.

Mo Harris: A Baseball Journey

Mo Harris was born in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania. He went to Allegheny High School before starting his professional baseball career.

Playing Days and Beyond

Mo Harris began playing in the Negro leagues in 1918. His first team was the Homestead Grays. He played many seasons with the Grays until 1929.

Later, in 1931, he played his final season with the Pittsburgh Crawfords. After his time as a player, Mo Harris became a baseball umpire. He had a long career umpiring games in the Negro National League.

Mo Harris passed away in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1964. He was 66 years old.

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