About Gus Fisher
Lived 1885 – 1972 (aged 86). Gus Fisher was an American baseball player.
August Harris Fisher (October 21, 1885 – April 8, 1972) was an American Major League Baseball catcher who played in and with the Cleveland Naps and the New York Highlanders. He batted left and threw right-handed. Fisher had a .254 career batting average.
He was born in Pottsboro, Texas and died in Portland, Oregon.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gus Fisher?
American baseball player (1885–1972)
When was Gus Fisher born?
Gus Fisher was born on 21 October 1885 in Pottsboro.
When did Gus Fisher die?
Gus Fisher died on 8 April 1972 in Portland.
What was Gus Fisher's occupation?
Gus Fisher was a baseball player.
What nationality was Gus Fisher?
Gus Fisher was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gus Fisher (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gus Fisher. https://biography.guide/gus-fisher/
MLA: "Gus Fisher." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gus-fisher/.
Chicago: "Gus Fisher." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gus-fisher/.
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