Samuel Harshany (April 24, 1910 – February 1, 2001) was a

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. He played all or part of four seasons, from until , for the

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. After his playing career, Harshany managed several years in the minors in the late 1940s and early 1950s. His surname has also been spelled ''Harshaney''.

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