Gee Walker
Had he ran for mayor of Detroit in the 1930s, it's likely that Gee Walker would have won in a landslide. The hard-hitting outfielder from Mississippi won over Motor City fans with his hustle and good looks. In seven seasons in a tiger uniform, he hit .317, and when he was traded to the White Sox in 1937, there was a public outcry in Detroit. Walker was never as succesful after his trade from Detroit, but he still managed a .294 career average and nearly 2,000 hits. In his prime he was a top-notch flychaser who consistently led non-center fielders in putouts.
Played For
Detroit Tigers (1931-1937)
Chicago White Sox (1938-1939)
Washington Senators (1940)
Cleveland Indians (1941)
Cincinnati Reds (1942-1945)
Born
Gerald Holmes Walker was born on March 19, 1908, in Gulfport, MS.
Died
March 20, 1981, Whitfield, MS
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: OF
Primary Team: DET
Major League Debut
April 14, 1931
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Gee Walker
Post-Season Appearances
1934 World Series
1935 World Series
Batting Feats
Hitting Streaks
27 games (1937)
All-Star Selections
1937 AL
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