| Richard King | |
| Position: | First baseman |
| Birth Date: | September 15, 1904 |
| Birth Place: | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Death Place: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Debutleague: | Negro league baseball |
| Debutyear: | 1943 |
| Debutteam: | Cincinnati Clowns |
| Finalyear: | 1948 |
| Finalteam: | Indianapolis Clowns |
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Richard Elmer "King Tut" King (September 15, 1904 - December 29, 1966) was an American professional baseball first baseman in the Negro leagues. He played with the Cincinnati/Indianapolis Clowns in 1943, 1945, and 1948.[1]
King was known more for performing pantomime comedy acts than his playing ability. He often worked alongside dwarf Spec Bebop, where the two performed a rowboat routine. King was also known for his oversized first baseman's mitt. He eventually transitioned away from playing altogether, but remained associated with the Clowns until his retirement in 1959.[2]
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