About Gordon Slade
Lived 1904 – 1974 (aged 69). Gordon Slade was an American baseball player.
Gordon Leigh Slade (October 9, 1904 – January 2, 1974), nicknamed Oskie, was an American professional baseball shortstop. He played six seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1930 to 1935 for the Brooklyn Robins/Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Cincinnati Reds. As a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1932, Slade was thrown out of a game for arguing by National League umpire Charlie Moran.
In 437 games over six seasons, Slade posted a .257 batting average (353-for-1372) with 147 runs, 60 doubles, 11 triples, 8 home runs, 123 RBI and 84 bases on balls. He finished his career with an overall .953 fielding percentage.
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Who was Gordon Slade?
American baseball player (1904-1974)
When was Gordon Slade born?
Gordon Slade was born on 9 October 1904 in Salt Lake City.
When did Gordon Slade die?
Gordon Slade died on 2 January 1974 in Long Beach.
What was Gordon Slade's occupation?
Gordon Slade was a baseball player.
What nationality was Gordon Slade?
Gordon Slade was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gordon Slade. https://biography.guide/gordon-slade/
MLA: "Gordon Slade." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gordon-slade/.
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