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Ollie Tucker

1902 – 1940

American baseball player

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Lived 1902 – 1940 (aged 38). Ollie Tucker was an American baseball player.

Oliver Dinwiddie Tucker (January 27, 1902 – July 13, 1940) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder who played for two seasons. He played for the Washington Senators for 20 games in 1927 and the Cleveland Indians for 14 games in 1928. Ollie Tucker was inducted into the International League Hall of Fame in 2008, one of only 118 total individuals. He had a career playing major and minor league baseball that spanned 14 years, beginning at age 19 with the Cedartown Cedars in 1921 and finishing up with the Buffalo Bisons in 1935. His 6 seasons with the Bisons earned him induction into the Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame on August 21, 1986. Ollie Tucker died following surgery for removal of a brain tumor.

In 34 games over two major league seasons, Tucker posted a .155 batting average (11-for-71) with 6 runs, 1 home run, 10 RBI and 11 bases on balls. Defensively, he handled 30 total chances (27 putouts, 3 assists) without an error for a 1.000 fielding percentage as a right fielder.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ollie Tucker?

American baseball player (1902–1940)

When was Ollie Tucker born?

Ollie Tucker was born on 27 January 1902.

When did Ollie Tucker die?

Ollie Tucker died on 13 July 1940.

What was Ollie Tucker's occupation?

Ollie Tucker was a baseball player.

What nationality was Ollie Tucker?

Ollie Tucker was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ollie Tucker

· Wikidata: Q7088376

· DBpedia: Ollie Tucker

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