James Shawler

James Shawler (March 6, 1878 - February 8, 1925) was an American baseball outfielder in the pre-Negro leagues. He played from 1908 to 1913 with various teams. He played mostly with the Indianapolis ABCs. He captained the Chicago Union Giants in 1909, when they won 46 out of 56 games played.[1]

James Shawler
Outfielder
Born: (1878-03-06)March 6, 1878
Kentucky, USA
Died: (1925-02-08)February 8, 1925
Louisville, Kentucky
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown
Negro league baseball debut
1908, for the Indianapolis ABCs
Last appearance
1913, for the Indianapolis ABCs
Teams

References
  1. "Chicago Union Giants Close Successful Trip" Indianapolis Freeman, Indianapolis, IN, September 25, 1909, Page 7, Columns 3 and 4
  2. "Keystones Get A.B.C.'s Scalp" Indianapolis Freeman, Indianapolis, IN, Saturday, September 4, 1910, Page 4 Columns 5 and 6
  • Negro league and Cuban League statistics and player information from Seamheads.com


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