Edward Fairbanks "Slim" Norris (July 19, 1907 – January 14, 1931) was an American

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in the 1930s. A native of St. Charles, Kentucky, Norris played for the

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in 1930. In 15 recorded games, he posted 15 hits in 58 plate appearances. Norris died in his hometown of St. Charles in 1931 at age 23.

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