James Shawler

Outfielder

Born: 1879

Batted: Unknown

Threw: Unknown

Negro league baseball debut

1908, for the Indianapolis ABCs

Last appearance

1913, for the Indianapolis ABCs

Teams

Indianapolis ABCs (1908-1909, 1912-1913)
Chicago Union Giants (1908-1909)^[1]
Minneapolis Keystones (1910-1911)^[2]

James Shawler (born 1879) was an African-American baseball outfielder in the pre-Negro Leagues. He played from 1908 to 1913 with various teams. He played mostly with the Indianapolis ABCs. He captained the Chicago Union Giants in 1909, when they won 46 out of 56 games played.^[1]

References

1 2 "Chicago Union Giants Close Successful Trip" Indianapolis Freeman, Indianapolis, IN, September 25, 1909, Page 7, Columns 3 and 4
↑ "Keystones Get A.B.C.'s Scalp" Indianapolis Freeman, Indianapolis, IN, Saturday, September 4, 1910, Page 4 Columns 5 and 6

External links

Negro league and Cuban League statistics and player information from Seamheads.com

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