About Doc Shanley
Lived 1889 – 1934 (aged 45). Doc Shanley was an American baseball player.
Harry Root "Doc" Shanley (January 30, 1889 – December 13, 1934) was an American Major League Baseball shortstop. He played for the St. Louis Browns in 1912. In 5 career games, he had no hits in 8 at-bats. He batted and threw right-handed.
Before he joined the Browns in 1912, he spent the season with the D-Class Burlington Pathfinders. After hitting .370 for the season to lead the Central Association, his contract was purchased in late August by the Browns. After the season, he continued playing in the minor leagues until 1924.
Shanley was born in Granbury, Texas and died in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Who was Doc Shanley?
American baseball player (1889-1934)
When was Doc Shanley born?
Doc Shanley was born on 30 January 1889 in Granbury.
When did Doc Shanley die?
Doc Shanley died on 13 December 1934 in St. Petersburg.
What was Doc Shanley's occupation?
Doc Shanley was a baseball player.
What nationality was Doc Shanley?
Doc Shanley was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doc Shanley. https://biography.guide/doc-shanley/
MLA: "Doc Shanley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/doc-shanley/.
Chicago: "Doc Shanley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/doc-shanley/.
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