George Binks
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George Alvin Binks (Bingo)
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 0", Weight 175 lb.
- Debut September 23, 1944
- Final Game July 3, 1948
- Born July 11, 1914 in Chicago, IL USA
- Died November 13, 2010 in Woodbury, TN USA
[edit] Biographical Information
George Binks played five seasons in the majors, having his best season in 1945. In 1945, he was second in the league in doubles, fifth in RBI and sixth in stolen bases.
Binks was 30 years old when he made his major league debut in September 1944. Binks played minor league or independent ball from 1936-50. In 1944, he hit .374 for the minor-league Milwaukee Brewers.
A photo can be found here: Historical Society
Binks died in 2010 and is buried in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, in Hillside, IL.
