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Benjamin Cowan Shields (Lefty or Big Ben)

Bats Right, Throws Left
Height 6' 1½", Weight 195 lb.
College: Oak Ridge Military Academy

Debut April 17, 1924
Final Game May 23, 1931
Born June 17, 1903 in Huntersville, NC USA
Died January 24, 1982 in Woodruff, SC USA

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