| Eugene Moore | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: August 1888 | |
| debut | |
| 1909, for the Birmingham Giants | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1921, for the Detroit Stars | |
| Teams | |
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