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Wilmington, North Carolina once had a thriving Black middle class and an elected interracial government. In 1898 white supremacists used violence to overthrow that government, kill Black residents and drive many others from the city.
MORE →Reflects the personal views, recollections, and perspective of the author, Mike Davis.
This is a personal recollection on the Move fire on May 13, 1985
| Lefty Tyler | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: December 14, 1889 Derry, New Hampshire, U.S. | |
| Died: September 29, 1953 (aged 63) Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 20, 1910, for the Boston Doves | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 20, 1921, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 127–116 |
| Earned run average | 2.95 |
| Strikeouts | 1,003 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
George Albert "Lefty" Tyler (December 14, 1889 – September 29, 1953) was an American professional baseball pitcher from 1910 to 1921.
From 1910 to 1917, Tyler played with the Boston Doves/Braves. He performed well, having an earned run average (ERA) under 3 in all but two years. In 1918, Tyler was traded to the Chicago Cubs for Larry Doyle, Art Wilson, and $15,000. Tyler did well in Chicago as well, having ERA's under 4.
Tyler's career earned run average was 2.95. His brother, Fred Tyler, played in the major leagues in 1914 as a catcher.
In 1914, Tyler was a member of the Braves team that went from last place to first place in two months, becoming the first team to win a pennant after being in last place on the Fourth of July.[1] The team then went on to defeat Connie Mack's heavily favored Philadelphia Athletics in the 1914 World Series.
In 1916, the New York Giants set the current record of 26 consecutive wins without a defeat: Tyler beat them to end the streak on September 30, 1916.
He was the winning pitcher in Game 2 of the 1918 World Series for the Cubs, as well as the hard-luck loser of a 2-1 decision in Game 6, the last game of the Series; it was the last win for the opposing Boston Red Sox until 2004.
Tyler was a better than average hitting pitcher in his 12-year major league career, compiling a .217 batting average (189-for-870) with 85 runs, 4 home runs and 73 RBI. He recorded a career-high 20 RBI as a member of the 1916 Boston Braves.
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George Albert "Lefty" Tyler (December 14, 1889 – September 29, 1953) was an American professional baseball pitcher from 1910 to 1921. From 1910 to 1917, Tyler played with the Boston Doves/Braves. He performed well, having an earned run average (ERA) under 3 in all but two years. In 1918, Tyler was traded to the Chicago Cubs for Larry Doyle, Art Wilson, and $15,000. Tyler did well in Chicago as well, having ERA's under 4. Tyler's career earned run average was 2.95. His brother, Fred Tyler, played in the major leagues in 1914 as a catcher. In 1914, Tyler was a member of the Braves team that went from last place to first place in two months, becoming the first team to win a pennant after being in last place on the Fourth of July. The team then went on to defeat Connie Mack's heavily favored Philadelphia Athletics in the 1914 World Series. In 1916, the New York Giants set the current record of 26 consecutive wins without a defeat: Tyler beat them to end the streak on September 30, 1916. He was the winning pitcher in Game 2 of the 1918 World Series for the Cubs, as well as the hard-luck loser of a 2-1 decision in Game 6, the last game of the Series; it was the last win for the opposing Boston Red Sox until 2004. Tyler was a better than average hitting pitcher in his 12-year major league career, compiling a .217 batting average (189-for-870) with 85 runs, 4 home runs and 73 RBI. He recorded a career-high 20 RBI as a member of the 1916 Boston Braves.
George Tyler may refer to: George Tyler (Royal Navy officer) (1792–1862), British Royal Navy officer, colonial governor, Conservative MP Sir George Tyler, 1st Baronet (1835–1897), Lord Mayor of London 1893–94 George C. Tyler (1867-1946), American theatrical producer and talent manager Lefty Tyler (1889–1953), born George Albert Tyler, American professional baseball pitcher 1910–21 George Tyler (rugby union) (1879–1942), New Zealand rugby union player George Tyler (cricketer) (1898–1976), English cricketer
Tyler is a given name that is gender-neutral but predominantly male, as well as a surname. It is an Old English name derived from the Old French tieuleor, tieulier (tiler, tile maker) and the Middle English tyler, tylere. The name was originally an occupational name for a housebuilder, one who lays tiles or bricks. It also holds the meaning of "doorkeeper of an inn" or "owner of a tavern", derived from its use in freemasonry as the name of the office of the outer guard. Among the earliest recorded uses of the surname is Wat Tyler (1341–1381) of Kent, England.
Tyler Alexander Matzek (born October 19, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies, Atlanta Braves, and New York Yankees. The Rockies selected Matzek in the first round of the 2009 MLB draft, and he made his MLB debut in 2014. He did not play in the major leagues after 2015 until he pitched for the Braves in 2020. Matzek was a member of the 2021 World Series champions with Atlanta.
Before the 1921 destruction of Tulsa’s Greenwood District, Black residents had created a remarkable center of business and community life. The district included stores, professional offices, entertainment venues and homes owned by Black citizens. Understanding Greenwood means learning what was built—not only what was burned.
MORE →The Greenwood District.
