About George Darby
Lived 1869 – 1937 (aged 68). George Darby was an American baseball player.
George William Darby (February 5, 1869 – February 25, 1937) was an American professional baseball player. He was a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of the National League in 1893.
Darby pitched what would be his final Major League game on May 19, 1893. In the words of The Cincinnati Post, he was "simply slaughtered" by the Cleveland Spiders who "took kindly to his pitching." He was notified of his release within two days.
Darby continued to pitch in the minors through the 1898 season. While pitching for the Spokane team in the Pacific Northwest League in May 1898, Darby threw a perfect game.
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Who was George Darby?
American baseball player
When was George Darby born?
George Darby was born on 6 February 1869 in Kansas City.
When did George Darby die?
George Darby died on 25 February 1937 in Sacramento.
What was George Darby's occupation?
George Darby was a baseball player.
What nationality was George Darby?
George Darby was American.
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· DBpedia: George Darby (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Darby. https://biography.guide/george-darby-baseball-player/
MLA: "George Darby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-darby-baseball-player/.
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