About Admiral Schlei
Lived 1878 – 1958 (aged 80). Admiral Schlei was an American baseball player.
George Henry "Admiral" Schlei (January 12, 1878 - January 24, 1958) was an American Major League Baseball catcher. He played all or part of eight seasons in the majors, between 1904 and 1911, for the Cincinnati Reds and New York Giants. He was a starting catcher from the 1904 to the 1909 season. He was the first Reds catcher to wear shin guards.
Schlei attended St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati.
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Who was Admiral Schlei?
American baseball player (1878–1958)
When was Admiral Schlei born?
Admiral Schlei was born on 12 January 1878 in Cincinnati.
When did Admiral Schlei die?
Admiral Schlei died on 24 January 1958 in Huntington.
What was Admiral Schlei's occupation?
Admiral Schlei was a baseball player.
What nationality was Admiral Schlei?
Admiral Schlei was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Admiral Schlei. https://biography.guide/admiral-schlei/
MLA: "Admiral Schlei." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/admiral-schlei/.
Chicago: "Admiral Schlei." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/admiral-schlei/.
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