Urban Shocker
Played For
New York Yankees (1916-1917)
St. Louis Browns (1921-1924)
New York Yankees (1925-1928)
Born
Urban James Shocker was born on August 22, 1892, in Cleveland, OH.
Died
September 9, 1928, Denver, CO
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: P
Primary Team: SLA
Major League Debut
April 24, 1916
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Urban Shocker
Val Picinich
George Harper
Patsy Gharrity
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1938 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
1939 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
1949 |
BBWAA |
2 |
1.3% |
1958 |
BBWAA |
4 |
1.5% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1926 World Series
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