About Al Shaw
Lived 1881 – 1974 (aged 93). Al Shaw was an American baseball player.
Albert Simpson Shaw (March 1, 1881 – December 30, 1974) was an American professional baseball player. He played all or part of five seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1907 to 1909 and 1914 to 1915. He was an outfielder for 418 of his 423 games played.
He finished his career with a .281 batting average, getting 434 hits in 1547 at bats. Shaw recorded 74 doubles and 28 triples, while hitting 14 home runs in 4+ seasons.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Al Shaw?
American baseball player (1881–1974)
When was Al Shaw born?
Al Shaw was born on 1 March 1881 in Toledo.
When did Al Shaw die?
Al Shaw died on 30 December 1974 in Danville.
What was Al Shaw's occupation?
Al Shaw was a baseball player.
What nationality was Al Shaw?
Al Shaw was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Al Shaw (outfielder)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Al Shaw. https://biography.guide/al-shaw/
MLA: "Al Shaw." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/al-shaw/.
Chicago: "Al Shaw." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/al-shaw/.
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