George William Orme (September 16, 1891 – March 16, 1962) was a backup

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during the season. Listed at 5' 10", 160 lb., Orme batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Lebanon, Indiana. In a four-game career, Orme was a .333 hitter (2-for-6) with four runs, one RBI, and a .556

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s. Orme died at the age of 70 in

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