Clifford DuBose explained

Clifford DuBose
Position:Third Base, Outfielder
Birth Date:July 20, 1937
Birth Place:Montevallo, Alabama

Clifford J. DuBose, Sr. (July 20, 1937 – October 2, 2013),[1] [2] born in Montevallo, Alabama, and nicknamed "Pop" and "Duby", was a former member of the Negro leagues. He was given a try out with the Brooklyn Dodgers.[3] He played for Birmingham Black Barons as well as the Memphis Red Sox.[4] He also played for the Nashville Cubs.[5] He played third base and left field.[4] In 1995, he received Congressional Recognition for his playing in the Negro leagues by President Clinton.[5]

See also

List of Negro league baseball players (A–D)

Notes and References

  1. Book: 70 and Beyond: The Evolution of Quartet Music - The DuBose Legacy. DuBois, A.. 2012. AuthorHouse. 9781468596069. 4. 2016-07-28.
  2. Web site: Clifford J. DuBose Sr. Obituary: View Clifford DuBose's Obituary by The Birmingham News. obits.al.com. 2016-07-28.
  3. Book: Black Barons of Birmingham: The South's Greatest Negro League Team and Its Players. Powell, L.. 2009. McFarland, Incorporated Publishers. 9780786454808. 76. 2016-07-28.
  4. Book: "I Will Never Forget": Interviews with 39 Former Negro League Players. Kelley, B.P.. 2003. McFarland. 9780786414819. registration. 43. 2016-07-28.
  5. Web site: Former Birmingham Black Barons players receive honors at Montevallo ball fields | AL.com. 15 March 2014 . blog.al.com. 2016-07-28.

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