About George Harney
Lived 1890 – 1959 (aged 68). George Harney was an American baseball player.
George Arthur Harney (June 1, 1890 – May 5, 1959) was an American professional baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues. He played from 1923 to 1931 with the Chicago American Giants.
Harney pitched for Gilkerson's Union Giants in 1922 before joining the Chicago American Giants in April 1923. He remained with the American Giants through 1931.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Harney?
Negro League Baseball player
When was George Harney born?
George Harney was born on 1 June 1890 in Bessemer.
When did George Harney die?
George Harney died on 5 May 1959 in Chicago.
What was George Harney's occupation?
George Harney was a baseball player.
What nationality was George Harney?
George Harney was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Harney (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Harney. https://biography.guide/george-harney/
MLA: "George Harney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-harney/.
Chicago: "George Harney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-harney/.
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