Josh Devore, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJosh Devore
American Major League baseball player
Date of Birth: 13-Nov-1887
Place of Birth: Murray City, Ohio, United States
Date of Death: 06-Oct-1954
Profession: baseball player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
About Josh Devore
- Joshua M.
- Devore (November 13, 1887 – October 6, 1954), was a professional baseball player who played outfielder in the major leagues from 1908–1914.
- He would play for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Giants, and Boston Braves. Devore resided in Seelyville, a small community in Vigo County, Indiana during his early pro baseball career, getting his start in what was known as the Trolley League in Terre Haute, Indiana.
- Due to his quickness, Josh was known as "The Seelyville Speed Demon." In his prime, Devore was an expert bunter and baserunner who was adept at drawing walks, and he was an effective leadoff man for the Giants' pennant-winners of 1911 and 1912.
- In the off-season, he owned and operated a boxing gym in Fontanet, Indiana.
- Devore stood at just 5'6".
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