James Shawler

James Shawler
Outfielder
Born: 1879
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown
Negro league baseball debut
1908, for the Indianapolis ABCs
Last appearance
1913, for the Indianapolis ABCs
Teams

James Shawler (born 1879) was an African-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]

References

  1. 1 2 "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

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