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Charlie High

1898 – 1960

American baseball player

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Lived 1898 – 1960 (aged 61). Charlie High was an American baseball player.

Charles Edwin High (December 1, 1898 – September 1, 1960) was an American professional baseball player who appeared in 28 career games as an outfielder and pinch hitter for the Philadelphia Athletics of Major League Baseball during the and seasons. High, who played 14 seasons (1919–1932) in the minor leagues, was the youngest of three brothers (with Andy and Hugh) to play in the majors.

Born in Ava, Illinois, Charlie High batted left-handed and threw right-handed; he was listed as tall and . He attended St. Louis University. In his two late-season trials with the 1919–1920 Athletics, High collected 22 hits, with two doubles, one triple, and one home run—hit September 16, 1920, off Joe DeBerry of the St. Louis Browns at Sportsman's Park. He batted .234.

As a minor leaguer, High appeared in 1,675 games, batting .321 with 1,849 career hits.

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Saint Louis University
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Charles Edwin High

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charlie High?

American baseball player

When was Charlie High born?

Charlie High was born on 12 December 1898.

When did Charlie High die?

Charlie High died on 1 September 1960 in Oak Grove.

What was Charlie High's occupation?

Charlie High was a baseball player.

What nationality was Charlie High?

Charlie High was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charlie High

· Wikidata: Q5085021

· DBpedia: Charlie High

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