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Birth Name: George Charles Scott, Jr.
Date of Birth: March 23, 1944
Place of Birth: Greenville, Mississippi, U.S.
Date of Death: July 28, 2013
Place of Death: Greenville, Mississippi, U.S.
Ethnicity: African-American
George Scott was an American professional baseball player. A first baseman, he played for the Boston Red Sox, the Milwaukee Brewers, the Kansas City Royals, and the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He had eight Gold Gloves at first base, making him one of the best defensively at his position in MLB history. He was nicknamed “Boomer.”
George was the son of Magnolia and George Charles Scott, a cotton farm laborer. He had three children. His grandson, Deion Williams, is also a baseball player.
George’s paternal grandfather was named George Scott (the son of Gerra Scott and Delphia).
George’s paternal grandmother was named Mary Ann Butler.
George’s maternal grandfather was named James Fensley (the son of Owen Fensley and Margaret).
George’s maternal grandmother was named Laura Owens (the daughter of Robert Owens and Jacky).
Source: https://www.baseball-almanac.com