Skeeter Shelton
American baseball player and coach, football coach, basketball coach, college athletics administrator
About Skeeter Shelton
Lived 1888 – 1954 (aged 65). Skeeter Shelton was an American basketball coach and baseball player.
Andrew Kemper "Skeeter" Shelton (June 29, 1888 – January 9, 1954) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. He was born and died in Huntington, West Virginia.
Shelton played for the New York Yankees in the season, appearing in 10 consecutive games over an eight-day period from August 25 to September 1. In his ten career games, he had one hit in 40 at-bats for a .025 batting average. At center field, he was perfect, handling 22 total chances (20 putouts, 2 assists).
He batted and threw right-handed. Shelton was the baseball coach at West Virginia University from 1918 to 1920 and at Marshall University from 1922 to 1923.
Shelton committed suicide on January 9, 1954 at his home in Huntington after being depressed about heart issues.
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Who was Skeeter Shelton?
American baseball player and coach, football coach, basketball coach, college athletics administrator (1888-1954)
When was Skeeter Shelton born?
Skeeter Shelton was born on 29 June 1888 in Huntington.
When did Skeeter Shelton die?
Skeeter Shelton died on 9 January 1954 in Huntington.
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Skeeter Shelton was a basketball coach and baseball player.
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Skeeter Shelton was American.
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