George Sisler Obituary

Baseball Almanac presents the actual obituary of George Sisler taken from The New York Times (March 27, 1973) and digitally enhanced for optimal research.

"George Sisler is considered one of the best-fielding first basemen of his time, but remembered for his ferocious hitting ability." - CMG Worldwide Biography

George Sisler Obituary

Appeared in The New York Times on March 27, 1973

George Sisler Obituary

George Sisler Obituary

George Sisler Obituary



George Sisler won two (2) American League batting titles (.407 in 1920 & .420 in 1922) and had over two-hundred (200) hits six (6) times during his career.

On September 1, 1918, Gorgeous George hit yet another double, but he probably remembered this particular two-bagger a bit more than the others as it came off the arm of Ty Cobb — who was making his major league pitching debut.

Did you know that George Sisler sat out the entire 1923 season due to a severe sinus condition that affected his vision?

     

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