About Lefty Davis
Lived 1875 – 1919 (aged 44). Lefty Davis was an American baseball player.
Alphonso DeFord Davis (February 4, 1875 – February 4, 1919) was an American professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1901 to 1907 for the Brooklyn Superbas, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Highlanders, and Cincinnati Reds.
In 348 games over four seasons, Davis posted a .261 batting average (338-for-1296) with 232 runs, 3 home runs, 110 runs batted in, 65 stolen bases, and 167 bases on balls. He recorded a .940 fielding percentage in his major league career.
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Who was Lefty Davis?
American baseball player
When was Lefty Davis born?
Lefty Davis was born on 4 February 1875 in Nashville.
When did Lefty Davis die?
Lefty Davis died on 4 February 1919 in Collins.
What was Lefty Davis's occupation?
Lefty Davis was a baseball player.
What nationality was Lefty Davis?
Lefty Davis was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lefty Davis. https://biography.guide/lefty-davis/
MLA: "Lefty Davis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lefty-davis/.
Chicago: "Lefty Davis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lefty-davis/.
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