About Harley Boss
Lived 1908 – 1964 (aged 55). Harley Boss was an American baseball player.
Elmer Harley Boss (November 19, 1908 – May 15, 1964) was a Major League Baseball first baseman who played for four seasons. He played for the Washington Senators from 1928 to 1930 and the Cleveland Indians in 1933. He played college baseball for Louisiana Tech. He was inducted into the Louisiana Tech University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1989.
Harley Boss settled in Nashville TN and was in the insurance business. He was the head coach of the Vanderbilt University varsity baseball team for the 1960, 1961, 1963, and 1964 seasons. He was a knowledgeable and colorful manager. He was "old school" in the mode of Casey Stengel. He died shortly after the end of the 1964 season. Several of his players were pall bearers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harley Boss?
American baseball player (1908-1964)
When was Harley Boss born?
Harley Boss was born on 19 November 1908 in Hodge.
When did Harley Boss die?
Harley Boss died on 15 May 1964 in Nashville.
What was Harley Boss's occupation?
Harley Boss was a baseball player.
What nationality was Harley Boss?
Harley Boss was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harley Boss. https://biography.guide/harley-boss/
MLA: "Harley Boss." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harley-boss/.
Chicago: "Harley Boss." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harley-boss/.
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