La Rue Kirby
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La Rue Kirby
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
- Debut August 7, 1912
- Final Game September 14, 1915
- Born December 30, 1889 in Eureka, MI USA
- Died June 10, 1961 in Lansing, MI USA
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La Rue Kirby was an outfielder, pitcher and World War I Veteran. He was a pitcher in the National League and primarily an outfielder in the Federal League.
He played with the New York Giants and St. Louis Terriers for three seasons (1912-1915) and continued in minor league ball until 1922.
He lived in Lansing, MI for 40 years, working for the city parks department there, and was a school patrol officer seven years. He died at age 71 in hospital at Lansing and is buried at Eureka Cemetery in Eureka, MI.
