About George Yantz
Lived 1886 – 1967 (aged 80). George Yantz was an American baseball player.
George Webb Yantz (July 27, 1886 – February 26, 1967) was an American professional baseball player. Yantz played in one game as a catcher in Major League Baseball, going 1 for 1 for the Chicago Cubs in 1912 season. Overall, he played ten seasons professionally, from 1907 until 1916. Yantz was born and died in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Who was George Yantz?
American baseball player
When was George Yantz born?
George Yantz was born on 27 July 1886 in Louisville.
When did George Yantz die?
George Yantz died on 26 February 1967 in Louisville.
What was George Yantz's occupation?
George Yantz was a baseball player.
What nationality was George Yantz?
George Yantz was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Yantz. https://biography.guide/george-yantz/
MLA: "George Yantz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-yantz/.
Chicago: "George Yantz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-yantz/.
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