Earl McNeely
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George Earl McNeely
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 9", Weight 155 lb.
- Debut August 9, 1924
- Final Game September 26, 1931
- Born May 12, 1898 in Sacramento, CA USA
- Died July 16, 1971 in Sacramento, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Earl McNeely didn't begin his pro career until after he returned from service in World War I. He played for the Sacramento Senators in 1922-1924 before being sold to the Washington Senators for $35,000 and three players.
The 1924 World Series concluded with McNeely's first (and only) RBI. Through 2007, he is the only rookie ever to end a World Series with an RBI.
After retiring, McNeely lived in Orangevale, CA, where he worked in real estate, investments, and in the farming and cattle business. He was also a member of the Orangevale Volunteer Fire Department and later became a director of the Citrus Heights Fire District. McNeely was a trustee for Orangevale Elemntary Schools and American River College.
McNeely was inducted into the Sacramento Athletic Hall of Fame.
[edit] Notable Achievement
- Won a World Series with the Washington Senators in 1924.
