About Gat Stires
Lived 1849 – 1933 (aged 83). Gat Stires was an American baseball player.
Garret C. Stires (October 13, 1849 – June 13, 1933) was an American Major League Baseball right fielder in the 19th century. He played for the Rockford Forest Citys of the National Association in 1871. He was a native of Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
As the Forest Citys starting right fielder, Stires was the team leader in runs batted in (24) and slugging percentage (.473). In 25 games, he hit .273 (30-for-110) with four doubles, six triples, two home runs, and 23 runs scored. He made 7 errors in 43 total chances in the outfield.
Stires died at the age of 83 in Oregon, Illinois.
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Who was Gat Stires?
professional baseball player (1849-1933)
When was Gat Stires born?
Gat Stires was born on 13 October 1849 in Hunterdon County.
When did Gat Stires die?
Gat Stires died on 13 June 1933 in Oregon.
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Gat Stires was a baseball player.
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Gat Stires was American.
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