Swede Risberg
| Swede Risberg | |
|---|---|
Risberg c. 1919 | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: October 13, 1894 San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
| Died: October 13, 1975 (aged 81) Red Bluff, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 11, 1917, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 27, 1920, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .243 |
| Home runs | 6 |
| Runs batted in | 175 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Charles August "Swede" Risberg (October 13, 1894 – October 13, 1975) was an American Major League Baseball shortstop. He played for the Chicago White Sox from 1917 to 1920 and is best known for his involvement in the 1919 Black Sox scandal.