Albert Frazier facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 23, 1915 Jacksonville, Florida |
| Died | August 18, 1999 (aged 84) Jacksonville, Florida |
| Playing career | |
| Baseball | |
| 1938 | Jacksonville Red Caps |
| 1939–1940 | Cleveland Bears |
| 1944 | Jacksonville Red Caps |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1953 | Savannah State |
| Baseball | |
| 1957–1959 | Savannah State |
| 1969–1971 | Savannah State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 0–8 (football) |
Albert Edwin Frazier (January 23, 1915 – August 18, 1999) was an American athlete. He played baseball in the Negro leagues. He also coached both American football and baseball at colleges. He was the head coach for football and baseball at Savannah State University in Savannah, Georgia.
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Who Was Albert Frazier?
Albert Edwin Frazier was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on January 23, 1915. He grew up to become a talented athlete. He played baseball professionally and later became a college coach. He passed away on August 18, 1999, also in Jacksonville.
Playing Days in Baseball
Albert Frazier played baseball in the Negro leagues. These leagues were for African-American players. They played during a time when major league baseball was segregated. This meant Black players could not play in the main leagues.
- In 1938, he played for the Jacksonville Red Caps.
- From 1939 to 1940, he played for the Cleveland Bears.
- He returned to the Jacksonville Red Caps in 1944.
These teams were part of an important time in sports history. Many great players got their start in the Negro leagues.
Coaching Career at Savannah State
After his playing career, Albert Frazier became a coach. He coached at Savannah State University. This is a university located in Savannah, Georgia.
Coaching Football
Frazier coached the Savannah State football team. He was the head coach in 1953. His team had an overall record of 0 wins and 8 losses that season.
Coaching Baseball
He also coached the Savannah State baseball team. He had two different periods as their head coach:
- From 1957 to 1959.
- From 1969 to 1971.
Coaching at a university means helping young athletes develop their skills. It also means teaching them about teamwork and sportsmanship. Albert Frazier dedicated many years to coaching college sports.
