George Scales
| George Scales | |
|---|---|
| Second baseman / Manager | |
| Born: August 16, 1900 Talladega, Alabama, U.S. | |
| Died: April 15, 1976 (aged 75) Compton, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Negro leagues debut | |
| 1921, for the St. Louis Giants | |
| Last Negro leagues appearance | |
| 1946, for the Baltimore Elite Giants | |
| Negro leagues statistics | |
| Batting average | .320 |
| Home runs | 64 |
| Runs scored | 499 |
| Managerial record | 81–106–10 |
| Winning percentage | .433 |
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George Louis Scales (August 16, 1900 - April 15, 1976), nicknamed "Tubby", was an American second baseman and manager in Negro league baseball, most notably with the New York Lincoln Giants and Baltimore Elite Giants. Born in Talladega, Alabama, he batted .320 over a 25-year career during which he played several positions. He also managed for twelve seasons in the Puerto Rican Winter League, winning six pennants, and led the Caribbean World Series champions in 1951.