About Gil English
Lived 1909 – 1996 (aged 87). Gil English was an American baseball player and association football player.
Gilbert Raymond English (July 2, 1909 – August 31, 1996) was an American professional baseball third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Giants, Detroit Tigers, Boston Bees, and Brooklyn Dodgers between 1931 and 1944.
In 240 games over six seasons, English posted a .245 batting average (194-for-791) with 75 runs, 8 home runs, 90 RBIs and 56 bases on balls. He finished his career with a .948 fielding percentage.
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Who was Gil English?
American baseball player (1909-1996)
When was Gil English born?
Gil English was born on 2 July 1909 in Trinity.
When did Gil English die?
Gil English died on 31 August 1996 in Trinity.
What was Gil English's occupation?
Gil English was a baseball player and association football player.
What nationality was Gil English?
Gil English was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gil English. https://biography.guide/gil-english/
MLA: "Gil English." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gil-english/.
Chicago: "Gil English." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gil-english/.
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