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Lee King (kingle02)
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Lee King
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 8", Weight 160 lb.
- Debut September 20, 1916
- Final Game October 1, 1922
- Born December 26, 1892 in Hundred, WV USA
- Died September 16, 1967 in Shinnston, WV USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Lee King was an outfielder in the Major Leagues for seven years (1916-1922) and continued in the minor leagues until 1924. He served in the Armed Forces during World War I (BN). He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Giants and Philadelphia Phillies.
He worked 30 years for Matthiessen Hegler Zinc Company at Spelter, WV. He died at his home at age 74 and is buried at Shinnston Masonic Cemetery in Shinnston, WV.
[edit] Notable Achievement
- Won a World Series with the New York Giants in 1922
