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Harris was a power hitter but lacked consistency. In 1958 for the Tigers, his best season, he had 20 home runs and 83 RBI but led AL first basemen in errors. (BC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » September 21, 1957: Gail Harris is the last player to hit a HR as a New York Giant, as they beat the Pirates 9-5 in the 2nd game of a doubleheader. Ruben Gomez gains the last New York Giants' victory. » January 28, 1958: The Tigers trade 3B Jim Finigan and $25,000 to the Giants for IF Ozzie Virgil and 1B Gail Harris. Virgil is the first black player in a Tiger uniform. » May 6, 1960: The Dodgers send veteran OF Sandy Amoros to Detroit for 1B Gail Harris.