George Van Haltren

George Edward Martin Van Haltren (Rip)

Positions: Centerfielder, Pitcher and Shortstop
Bats: Left, Throws: Left
Height: 5' 11", Weight: 170 lb.

Born: March 30, 1866 in St. Louis, MO
Debut: June 27, 1887 (Age 21)
Final Game: September 26, 1903 (Age 37)
Died: September 29, 1945 in Oakland, CA
Buried: St. Mary Cemetery, Oakland, CA
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Managerial Stats

Rk	Year	Age	Tm	Lg		G	W	L	W-L%	Finish
1	1892	26	Baltimore Orioles	NL	1st of 3	11	1	10	.091	12	Player/Manager First half of season

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