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George Davis (born 1941) [citation needed] is an armed robber, born in Bletchley, [citation needed] England and active in England. He became known through a successful campaign by friends and supporters to free him from prison after his wrongful conviction in March 1975, for an armed payroll robbery at the London Electricity Board (LEB) offices ...
George Davis. Positions: Shortstop, Third Baseman and Centerfielder. Bats: Both • Throws: Right. 5-9 , 180lb (175cm, 81kg) Born: August 23, 1870 in Cohoes, NY. Died: October 17 1940 in Philadelphia, PA. Buried: Fernwood Cemetery, Fernwood, PA.
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George Stacey Davis (August 23, 1870 – October 17, 1940) was an American professional baseball shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball at the turn of the 20th century. Davis also spent multiple seasons as a third baseman and center fielder, and lesser amounts of time at other positions.
When he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998, George Davis was likely the best ballplayer you’d never heard of. But due to the dogged efforts of historians, he finally received his due, a century after he made a name for himself as one of the greatest shortstops in baseball history.
Jan 4, 2012 · Known as “Gorgeous George” for his graceful play and blond locks, George Davis established himself as one of the game’s most well-rounded players during his 20 seasons in the major leagues. At the plate, the switch-hitting Davis was a model of consistency, batting better than .300 every year from 1893 to 1901.
Apr 13, 2014 · Davis was an east London minicab driver jailed for his part in an armed robbery. In 1975, he was sentenced to a 20-year prison term, beginning at Albany Prison on the Isle of Wight. The robbery took place at the London Electricity Board’s offices in Ilford, Essex, on 4 April 1974. During the attack a police officer was shot and injured.