George Binks

George Binks
George Binks
	Outfielder
	Born: July 11, 1914; Chicago, Illinois
	Died: November 13, 2010 (aged 96); Downers Grove, Illinois
	Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
	September 23, 1944, for the Washington Senators
Last MLB appearance
	July 3, 1948, for the St. Louis Browns
MLB statistics
Batting average	.253
Home runs	8
Runs batted in	130
Teams
	Washington Senators (1944–1946); Philadelphia Athletics (1947–1948); St. Louis Browns (1948);

George Alvin "Bingo" Binks (July 11, 1914 – November 13, 2010) was an American professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Senators, Philadelphia Athletics, and St. Louis Browns.

Binks reached the majors in 1944 with the Washington Senators, spending three years with them before moving to the Philadelphia Athletics (1947–1948) and St. Louis Browns (1948). His most productive season came in 1945 with Washington, when he hit .278 with six home runs and 81 runs batted in in 145 games played, all career-highs.

In a five-season career, Binks was a .253 hitter (277–for–1093) with eight home runs and 130 RBI in 351 games, including 112 runs, 55 doubles, 10 triples, and 21 stolen bases.

References

External links

Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference
Baseball Reference Bullpen
George Binks

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