About George Handy
Lived 1924 – 1993 (aged 68). George Handy was an American baseball player.
George William Handy Jr. (December 26, 1919 – October 20, 1983) was an American Negro league second baseman in the 1940s.
A native of Wilson County, North Carolina, Handy attended Booker T. Washington High School. He made his Negro leagues debut in 1947 with the Memphis Red Sox, and played with Memphis again the following season. Handy played minor league baseball in the 1950 with such clubs as the Fort Lauderdale Lions, Norfolk Tars, and Winston-Salem Twins. He died in Brentwood, New York in 1983 at age 63.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Handy?
American baseball player
When was George Handy born?
George Handy was born on 5 December 1924 in Wilson County, North Carolina.
When did George Handy die?
George Handy died on 20 October 1993 in Brentwood, New York.
What was George Handy's occupation?
George Handy was a baseball player.
What nationality was George Handy?
George Handy was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Handy (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Handy. https://biography.guide/george-handy/
MLA: "George Handy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-handy/.
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