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A good hitter with decent power, Harper hit three home runs in the first game of a September 20, 1928 doubleheader. After 11 ML seasons he continued in the minors during the Depression and was still a player-manager at the age of 44. (JK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 10, 1928: The Giants send OF George Harper to the Cards for C Bob O'Farrell. O'Farrell, who managed the Birds in 1927, never regained his effectiveness behind the plate after an arm injury. The trade makes room for 18-year-old Mel Ott to take over the RF position, a spot he will hold for 18 years. » September 20, 1928: A crowd of 50,000 at the Polo Grounds sees the Giants and Cardinals split a doubleheader. The Cards take the first game 8–5 behind pitcher Willie Sherdel plus three homers by former Giant George Harper. The Giants salvage the nightcap 7–4 when they score five runs in the 8th inning to give rookie Carl Hubbell the win over Grover Cleveland Alexander. Shanty Hogan's grand slam off Alexander is the big blow. New York remains two games behind the National League-leading Cardinals. » November 14, 1929: The Braves send OF George Harper, P Art Delaney, and cash to Los Angeles (PCL) for OF Wally Berger.