Louis English Explained

Louis English
Position:Catcher
Birth Date:February 24, 1902
Birth Place:Louisville, Kentucky
Death Place:Butte County, California
Debutleague:Negro league baseball
Debutyear:1929
Debutteam:Detroit Stars
Finalyear:1932
Finalteam:Louisville Black Caps
Stat1value:.247
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:3
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:20
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Louis English (February 24, 1902  - July 9, 1976) was an American Negro league catcher from 1929 to 1932.

A native of Louisville, Kentucky, English made his Negro leagues debut in 1929 for the Detroit Stars. He went on to play for the Nashville Elite Giants, Louisville Black Caps, and Louisville White Sox.[1] [2]

In 1945, he managed a black baseball team consisting of players from the Chico Army Air Field.[3]

English died in Butte County, California in 1976 at age 74.

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Louis English . seamheads.com . October 7, 2020.
  2. Web site: Louis English . baseball-reference.com . October 7, 2020.
  3. News: New Baseball Team In Sutter Debut . 1 December 2023 . . 12 August 1945 . 5.