About Earl Harrison
Lived 1900 – 1953 (aged 53). Earl Harrison was an American baseball player.
Earl Melvin Harrison (March 24, 1900 – August 15, 1953) was an American Negro league pitcher from 1927 to 1930.
A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Harrison made his Negro leagues debut with the St. Louis Stars in 1927. He went on to play for the Homestead Grays and Kansas City Monarchs through 1930. Harrison was shot and killed by Dock Booker in an argument over their respective baseball abilities.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Earl Harrison?
American baseball player
When was Earl Harrison born?
Earl Harrison was born on 24 March 1900 in St. Louis, Missouri.
When did Earl Harrison die?
Earl Harrison died on 15 August 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri.
What was Earl Harrison's occupation?
Earl Harrison was a baseball player.
What nationality was Earl Harrison?
Earl Harrison was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Earl Harrison (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Earl Harrison. https://biography.guide/earl-harrison-baseball-player/
MLA: "Earl Harrison." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/earl-harrison-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Earl Harrison." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/earl-harrison-baseball-player/.
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