Art Shires
From BR Bullpen
Charles Arthur Shires (Art The Great)
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 195 lb.
- Debut August 20, 1928
- Final Game July 31, 1932
- Born August 13, 1906 in Italy, TX USA
- Died July 13, 1967 in Italy, TX USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Shires gave himself his nickname, "The Great," and was one of the more notorious players of the late '20s, getting into fights, boasting, and engaging in boxing and/or wrestling activities in the offseason.
