About Gil Hatfield
Lived 1855 – 1921 (aged 66). Gil Hatfield was an American baseball player.
Gilbert Hatfield (January 27, 1855 – May 27, 1921), nicknamed "Colonel", was an American professional baseball player who played third base and shortstop in the Major Leagues from 1885 to 1895. He was interred at Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, New Jersey. He was the brother of fellow major leaguer John Hatfield.
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Who was Gil Hatfield?
American baseball player (1855–1921)
When was Gil Hatfield born?
Gil Hatfield was born on 27 January 1855 in Hoboken.
When did Gil Hatfield die?
Gil Hatfield died on 27 May 1921 in Hoboken.
What was Gil Hatfield's occupation?
Gil Hatfield was a baseball player.
What nationality was Gil Hatfield?
Gil Hatfield was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gil Hatfield. https://biography.guide/gil-hatfield/
MLA: "Gil Hatfield." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gil-hatfield/.
Chicago: "Gil Hatfield." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gil-hatfield/.
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