George Harper Death
George passed away on August 18, 1978 at the age of 86 in Magnolia, AR.
When did George Harper die?
August 18, 1978How old was George Harper when died?
86Where did George Harper die? What was the location of death?
Magnolia, AR
George Harper Birthday and Date of Death
George Harper was born on June 24, 1892 and died on August 18, 1978. George was 86 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: June 24, 1892
Date of Death: August 18, 1978
Age at Death: 86
George Harper - Biography
George Washington Harper (June 24, 1892 in Arlington, Kentucky – August 18, 1978 in Magnolia, Arkansas), was an American professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers (1916–18), Cincinnati Reds (1922–24), Philadelphia Phillies (1924–26), New York Giants (1927–28), St. Louis Cardinals (1928), and Boston Braves (1929). In 1917 and 1918, he played 91 games in right field for the Detroit Tigers, next to Ty Cobb in center field. Harper played right field for the Tigers as they transitioned the position from Hall of Fame member Sam Crawford to another Hall of Fame member Harry Heilmann. After moving to the National League, Harper was three times among the league's leaders in batting average and on-base percentage: 1922, 1927 and 1928. His .453 on-base percentage in 1927 was 3rd best in the National League.
