Background
He was born in Irene, Texas to Theodore York (1888–1942) and his wife Mattie.
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He played part of one season in Major League Baseball—the Chicago Cubs in 1944 as a shortstop and third baseman. The 31-year-old rookie was measured during his playing career at 5 ft 10 in (178 m) and weighing 165 lbs. York had an extensive career in minor league baseball.
He began his career in 1933 with the Baton Rouge Solons in the Dixie League, and continued to play until 1956.
In the minors, York was primarily a shortstop, moving to second base full-time in 1947. York is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World World War World War II He made his major league debut on April 18, 1944 (Opening Day) in a road game against the Cincinnati Reds at Crosley Field.
His season and career major league totals for 28 games include a.235 batting average (20-for-85) with 7 runs batted in and 4 runs scored. In 1952, York became player-manager of the Texarkana Bears in the Big State League.
He served as a player-manager for the remainder of his playing career, and continued managing in the minor leagues until 1958.
Personality
He was a good fielder for his era, handling 120 out of 125 total chances successfully for a fielding percentage of.960.
