Skip Avery Explained

Skip Avery
Position:Pitcher
Birth Name:John N. Avery[1]
Birth Date:February 16, 1913[2] [3]
Birth Place:Cranford, New Jersey[4]
Death Date:January 10, 1977; aged 63
Death Place:Plainfield, New Jersey[5]
Bats:Unknown
Throws:Unknown
Debutleague:Negro league baseball
Debutyear:1946
Debutteam:New York Black Yankees
Finalyear:1948
Finalteam:New York Black Yankees
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John N. Avery (February 16, 1913 – January 10, 1977) was an American baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues. He played with the New York Black Yankees in 1946,[6] [7] [8] 1947[9] and 1948.[10] [11] __TOC__

Early life and career

Prior to his Negro league career, Avery pitched for the Colored All-Stars of Plainfield, New Jersey in 1936,[12] and for the Marino A.C. of Plainfield from 1941 through 1942.[13] During the latter season, he also played second base in at least one game.[14]

In 1954, Avery managed the Plainfield Barons of the City Twilight Baseball League.[15] [16]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Courier News staff . August 2, 1946 . Yanks Doomed to Last Place . The Courier News . 12 . October 27, 2021.
  2. "New Jersey State Census, 1915," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV9W-7XN3 : 23 February 2021), John N Avery in household of John K Avery, Cranford Township, 1 ward, Union, New Jersey, United States; citing sheet #13B, household 265, line #81, New Jersey State Library, Trenton; FHL microfilm 1,465,559.
  3. "New Jersey, Reclaim the Records, Geographic Birth Index, 1901-1929", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6N9J-1PYP : 30 June 2022), John N. Avery, 1913.
  4. "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K4YC-933 : 11 January 2021), John U Avery, Plainfield, Union, New Jersey, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 20-68, sheet 62B, line 59, family 136, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 2387.
  5. Courier-News staff (January 11, 1977). Obituaries: John N. Avery. Plainfield Courier-News. p. 4. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  6. News: Courier News staff . June 6, 1946 . Abbond-Royals Capture Twilight Loop Tilt . The Courier News . 18 . December 21, 2021.
  7. News: Courier News staff . July 13, 1946 . Black Yankees Rout Abbond Royals in 10-2 Upset . The Courier News . 12 . December 21, 2021.
  8. News: Courier News staff . August 2, 1946 . Yanks Doomed to Last Place . The Courier News . 12 . October 27, 2021.
  9. News: Courier News staff . May 29, 1947 . Diamonds Busy Memorial Day . The Courier News . 8 . October 27, 2021.
  10. Democrat and Chronicle Staff (May 30, 1948). "Black Yankees Beaten, 8-2". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. p. 22. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  11. https://www.newspapers.com/image/54096260/?clipping_id=117793551 "Dick Baker Pitches Lloyd to Win Over Black Yankees"
  12. Courier-News staff (September 10, 1936). "Neshanic Farmers Take Three Straight Baseball Games". Bridgeport Courier-News. p. 20. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  13. News: Courier News staff . July 3, 1941 . Marinos to Play Doubleheader . The Courier News . 15 . October 30, 2021.
  14. Courier News staff (August 3, 1942). "Marinos Win Over Stars, 10-2". The Courier News. p. 13. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  15. News: Courier News staff . September 14, 1954 . Barons and Old-Timers Schedule Game Sunday . The Courier News . 24 . December 21, 2021.
  16. News: Courier News staff . September 24, 1954 . Barons Meet Old-Timers in Benefit Tilt Sunday . The Courier News . 6 . October 30, 2021.

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