About Cecil Bolton
Lived 1904 – 1993 (aged 89). Cecil Bolton was an American baseball player.
Cecil Glenford Bolton (February 13, 1904 – August 25, 1993) was an American Major League Baseball first baseman for the Cleveland Indians near the end of the 1928 season (September 21 – September 30). A native of Booneville, Mississippi, the 24-year-old rookie stood and weighed 195 lbs.
Bolton had two hits in thirteen at bats (.154), but both hits were triples, giving him a slugging percentage of .462. He shares the record with Ed Irvin for most triples in a career with no other hits at two. He scored one run. At first base, he handled 42 out of 44 chances successfully for a .955 fielding percentage.
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Who was Cecil Bolton?
American baseball player (1904-1993)
When was Cecil Bolton born?
Cecil Bolton was born on 13 February 1904 in Booneville.
When did Cecil Bolton die?
Cecil Bolton died on 25 August 1993 in Jackson.
What was Cecil Bolton's occupation?
Cecil Bolton was a baseball player.
What nationality was Cecil Bolton?
Cecil Bolton was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cecil Bolton. https://biography.guide/cecil-bolton/
MLA: "Cecil Bolton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cecil-bolton/.
Chicago: "Cecil Bolton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cecil-bolton/.
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