Harry Garvin Truby (May 12, 1870 – March 21, 1953), was an

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in the Major Leagues in 1895 and 1896. Truby played for the

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and

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. In 70 games over two seasons, Truby posted a .281 batting average (73-for-260) with 31 runs, 2

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and 50

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. He recorded a .944

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as a second baseman.

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