George Grantham

Played For
Chicago Cubs (1922-1924)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1925-1931)
Cincinnati Reds (1932-1933)
New York Giants (1934)

Factoids
George Grantham was the hitting star in the first baseball game broadcast on radio in Chicago. On October 1, 1924, in the City Series betrween the Cubs and White Sox, Grantham belted a two-run homer and a two-run single to pace the Cubs to a 10-7 victory. WGN's Sen Kaney called the game on the radio.

Born
George Farley Grantham was born on May 20, 1900, in Galena, KS.

Died
March 16, 1954, Kingman, AZ

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  1B

Primary Team:  PIT

Major League Debut
September 20, 1922

Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1922
Jim Bottomley
Gabby Hartnett
Ossie Bluege
Travis Jackson
Sparky Adams
George Grantham
Fats Fothergill
Fred Haney
Andy High

Nicknames
Boots

Post-Season Appearances
1925 World Series
1927 World Series

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