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Birth Name: Leon Allen Goslin
Date of Birth: October 16, 1900
Place of Birth: Salem, New Jersey, U.S.
Date of Death: May 15, 1971
Place of Death: Bridgeton, New Jersey, U.S.
Ethnicity: English, possibly other
Goose Goslin was an American professional baseball player. A left fielder, he played for the Washington Senators, the St. Louis Browns, and the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB).
He was the son of Rachel and James Goslin. He was raised on his family’s large dairy farm. Goose was married to Marion Wallace, until her death.
Goose’s paternal grandfather was named Isaiah Goslin/Gosling (the son of Ballinger Goslin).
Goose’s paternal grandmother was named Mary Ann Dixon/Dickson/Dickinson.
Goose’s maternal grandfather was William A. Baker, Jr. (the son of William A. Baker and Ann Wood). Goose’s grandfather William was born in New Jersey. Goose’s great-grandfather William was born in Salem County, New Jersey. Goose’s great-grandmother Ann was born in Cumberland County, New Jersey.
Goose’s maternal grandmother was named Emeline Amanda Griffith/Goforth.
Source: Genealogy of Goose Goslin – https://www.findagrave.com