Emil August Geiss (March 20, 1867 – October 4, 1911) was an American professional

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player who was a

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for one season in

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. He appeared in three games for the Chicago White Stockings; one as a pitcher, one at

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, and one at

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. His brother, Bill Geiss, played parts of and at the major league level.

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