About Harry Buckner
Lived 1876 – 1938 (aged 61). Harry Buckner was an American baseball player.
Harry Edward "Green River" Buckner (October 22, 1876 – March 26, 1938), also nicknamed "Buck" and "Goat Head", was an American Negro league pitcher and outfielder in the between 1896 and 1918.
Biography A native of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Buckner was playing with the Chicago Unions in 1896 at the age of 23. He moved on to the Chicago Columbia Giants for a couple seasons, then the Philadelphia Giants in 1903.
In 1904, Buckner joined the Cuban X-Giants, and found himself playing in Cuba during the winter seasons for about four seasons. He played for several teams in his 30s and 40s, including the Brooklyn Royal Giants, Lincoln Giants, and Paterson Smart Set.
Sportswriter Harry Daniels named Buckner to his 1909 "All American Team." Buckner died in 1938 at age 65.
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Who was Harry Buckner?
Negro League Baseball player (1876-1938)
When was Harry Buckner born?
Harry Buckner was born on 22 October 1876 in Hopkinsville.
When did Harry Buckner die?
Harry Buckner died on 26 March 1938.
What was Harry Buckner's occupation?
Harry Buckner was a baseball player.
What nationality was Harry Buckner?
Harry Buckner was American.
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