George Rooks
From BR Bullpen
George Brinton McClellan Rooks born George Brinton Mc Clellan Ruckser
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 170 lb.
- Debut May 12, 1891
- Final Game May 16, 1891
- Born October 21, 1863 in Chicago, IL USA
- Died March 11, 1935 in Chicago, IL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Outfielder George Rooks was the grandfather of pitcher Lou Possehl. Rooks had only five games in the majors (with the 1891 Boston Beaneaters), but played at least nine years in the minors with teams as diverse as Denver, Montreal, and Vicksburg, MS.
