About George Wheeler
Lived 1869 – 1946 (aged 76). George Wheeler was an American baseball player.
George Louis Wheeler (born George Louis Heroux, July 30, 1869 – March 21, 1946) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in parts of four major-league seasons, from 1896 to 1899, in the National League for the Philadelphia Phillies. Primarily a right-handed pitcher, Wheeler threw left-handed on a handful of occasions, making him one of the few known switch pitchers in major-league history.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Wheeler?
American baseball player (1869-1946)
When was George Wheeler born?
George Wheeler was born on 3 August 1869 in Methuen.
When did George Wheeler die?
George Wheeler died on 23 March 1946 in Santa Ana.
What was George Wheeler's occupation?
George Wheeler was a baseball player.
What nationality was George Wheeler?
George Wheeler was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Wheeler (pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Wheeler. https://biography.guide/george-wheeler-baseball-player-1869/
MLA: "George Wheeler." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-wheeler-baseball-player-1869/.
Chicago: "George Wheeler." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-wheeler-baseball-player-1869/.
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