What is George Hildebrand's middle name?
Albert
What is George Hildebrand's full name?
George Albert Hildebrand
George Hildebrand date of birth:
September 6, 1878
How old was George Hildebrand when died?
81
Where was George Hildebrand born?
San Francisco, CA
When did George Hildebrand die?
May 30, 1960
Where did George Hildebrand die?
Reseda, CA
How tall is George Hildebrand?
5' 8" (173 cm)
How much does George Hildebrand weigh?
170 lbs (77.1 kg)
What is George Hildebrand nationality?
American
What is George Hildebrand's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
George Albert Hildebrand (September 6, 1878 – May 30, 1960) was an American left fielder and umpire in Major League Baseball who played 11 games for the 1902 Brooklyn Superbas and later umpired in the American League from 1913 to 1934. He is often credited as having invented the spitball while playing in the minor leagues. He was the umpire in four World Series (1914, 1918, 1922, 1926), and his 3, 331 games as an umpire ranked third in AL history when he retired.