Gail Harris had a relatively undistinguished Major League baseball career. He spent three seasons with the New York Giants before they moved to San Francisco. He was the last player to hit a home run for the team when they played in New York City.
He was traded to the Detroit Tigers where he played through the 1960 season. He finished his career with a .240 batting average with 51 HR's and 190 RBI's. He remains as the answer to a trivia question regarding who hit the last home run hit for the New York Giants.
Harris, 81, died at his Gainesville, VA home on November 14, 2012. After his playing days were over, he spent a career as an insurance salesman. He also was an instructor in the Kansas City Royals farm system for a brief period.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
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