Volume III: Biographies

SHAFER, Tillie *

Film subject (1913)

Thanhouser Career Synopsis: Tillie Shafer, a player with the New York Giants baseball team, appeared in the Thanhouser-Princess film, The Final Game, which depicted highlights from the last game of the 1913 World Series, played in New York City on October 11, 1913.

Biographical Notes: Arthur Joseph ("Tillie") Shafer was born on March 22, 1889 in Los Angeles, California. He spent just four years as a player in major league baseball, his service being with the New York Giants. He took part in two World Series contests, 1912 and 1913. Standing 5'10" tall, he weighed 165 pounds. In the final game of the 1913 World Series, filmed by Thanhouser, he played center field. He was at bat twice and scored the only run of the game for his team. Tillie Shafer died on January 10, 1962 in the city of his birth.

Thanhouser Filmography:

1913: The Final Game (Princess 10-17-1913)

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