George Yantz

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George Yantz
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Catcher
Born:(1886-07-27)July 27, 1886
Louisville, Kentucky
Died: February 26, 1967(1967-02-26) (aged 80)
Louisville, Kentucky
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 30,  1912, for the  Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
September 30,  1912, for the  Chicago Cubs
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