About Shep Trusty
Lived 1860 – 1890 (aged 30). Shep Trusty was an American baseball player.
Shepard B. Trusty (May 10, 1860 – October 25, 1890) was an American Negro league pitcher in the 1880s.
A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Trusty played for the Cuban Giants in 1886 and 1887. In 14 recorded appearances on the mound, he posted a 2.84 ERA over 111 innings. Trusty died in Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1890 at age 30.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shep Trusty?
American baseball player
When was Shep Trusty born?
Shep Trusty was born on 10 May 1860 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
When did Shep Trusty die?
Shep Trusty died on 25 October 1890 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
What was Shep Trusty's occupation?
Shep Trusty was a baseball player.
What nationality was Shep Trusty?
Shep Trusty was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shep Trusty. https://biography.guide/shep-trusty/
MLA: "Shep Trusty." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shep-trusty/.
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