About Red Shannon
Lived 1897 – 1970 (aged 73). Red Shannon was an American baseball player.
Maurice Joseph "Red" Shannon (February 11, 1897 – April 12, 1970) born in Jersey City, New Jersey was an American infielder for the Boston Braves, Philadelphia Athletics (1917–1919 and 1920–21), Boston Red Sox (1919), Washington Senators (1920) and Chicago Cubs (1926).
Over the course of seven seasons, he played in 310 games, drove in 91 runs, stole 21 bases, hit 0 home runs, and had a slash line of .259/.334/.336. His 22 career triples are the most for a player without a home run.
He was the twin brother of Joe Shannon, and the two played on the Braves during the 1915 season. He died in his hometown at the age of 73.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Red Shannon?
Major League Baseball player (1897–1970)
When was Red Shannon born?
Red Shannon was born on 11 February 1897 in Jersey City.
When did Red Shannon die?
Red Shannon died on 12 April 1970 in Jersey City.
What was Red Shannon's occupation?
Red Shannon was a baseball player.
What nationality was Red Shannon?
Red Shannon was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Red Shannon. https://biography.guide/red-shannon/
MLA: "Red Shannon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/red-shannon/.
Chicago: "Red Shannon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/red-shannon/.
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