George Selkirk
(1908-1987)

George Selkirk Play Ball card Former New York Yankees right fielder George Selkirk. Foto: Play Ball cards, published by Bowman Gum / Public Domain

Canadian baseball player – George Selkirk was born in Huntsville (Town in Ontario, Canada) on January 4th, 1908 and died in Fort Lauderdale (City in Broward County, Florida, United States) on January 19th, 1987 at the age of 79. Today George Selkirk would be 116 years old.

Age

how old was George Selkirk when he died?

George Selkirk died in 1987 at the age of 79.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 4th, 1908 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Huntsville Town in Ontario, Canada
Death Date	January 19th, 1987 (Monday)
Death place	Fort Lauderdale City in Broward County, Florida, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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George Selkirk

Birthday

When was George Selkirk born?

George Selkirk was born on January 4th, 1908.

Death

When did George Selkirk die?

George Selkirk died on January 19th, 1987 at the age of 79 in Fort Lauderdale (City in Broward County, Florida, United States). Today George Selkirk would be 116 years old.