Doc Shanley

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Given name: Harry Root Shanley
Nicknames: None
Primary Pos: Shortstop
Hght/Wght: 6'0" / 174 lbs
Bats/Throws: R / R
Born: Jan 30, 1889 in Granbury, TX
Died: Dec 13, 1934 in St. Petersburg, FL (45 years old)
Debut: Sep 15, 1912

Harry Root "Doc" Shanley (January 30, 1889 – December 13, 1934) was a major league baseball shortstop. He played for the St. Louis Browns in 1912. In 5 career games, he had no hits in 8 at-bats. He batted and threw right-handed.

Before he joined the Browns in 1912, he spent the season with the D-Class Burlington Pathfinders. After hitting .370 for the season to lead the Central Association, his contract was purchased in late August by the Browns. After the season, he continued playing in the minor leagues until 1924.

Shanley was born in Granbury, Texas and died in St. Petersburg, Florida.