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George Davis (born 1941) [citation needed] is an armed robber, born in Bletchley, [citation needed] England and active in England. He became known through a successful campaign by friends and supporters to free him from prison after his wrongful conviction in March 1975, for an armed payroll robbery at the London Electricity Board ...
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George Stacey Davis (August 23, 1870 – October 17, 1940) was an American professional baseball shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball at the turn of the 20th century. Davis also spent multiple seasons as a third baseman and center fielder, and lesser amounts of time at other positions.
When he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998, George Davis was likely the best ballplayer you’d never heard of. But due to the dogged efforts of historians, he finally received his due, a century after he made a name for himself as one of the greatest shortstops in baseball history.
The George Davis saga, which spiralled from a criminal investigation into an anti-establishment movement, began in April 1974 with a payroll heist on the offices of the London Electricity Board in Ilford. Coppers had been tipped off and were lying in wait for the culprits.
Feb 10, 2007 · Now, 33 years after he was imprisoned for an armed robbery he insists he did not commit, George Davis is preparing to return to court in an attempt to finally establish the innocence proclaimed...
Jan 4, 2012 · Known as “Gorgeous George” for his graceful play and blond locks, George Davis established himself as one of the game’s most well-rounded players during his 20 seasons in the major leagues. At the plate, the switch-hitting Davis was a model of consistency, batting better than .300 every year from 1893 to 1901.
