About Hiawatha Shelby
Lived 1921 – 1996 (aged 74). Hiawatha Shelby was a baseball player.
Hiawatha Lavern Shelby (November 10, 1921 – September 19, 1996) was an American Negro league outfielder in the 1940s.
A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, Shelby played for the Philadelphia Stars in 1941. In eight recorded games, he posted one hit and one RBI in 28 plate appearances. Shelby died in Indianapolis in 1996 at age 74.
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Who was Hiawatha Shelby?
American baseball player (1921-1996)
When was Hiawatha Shelby born?
Hiawatha Shelby was born on 10 November 1921 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
When did Hiawatha Shelby die?
Hiawatha Shelby died on 19 September 1996 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
What was Hiawatha Shelby's occupation?
Hiawatha Shelby was a baseball player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hiawatha Shelby. https://biography.guide/hiawatha-shelby/
MLA: "Hiawatha Shelby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hiawatha-shelby/.
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