Alfred Surratt facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alfred Surratt |
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| Outfielder | |
| Born: November 9, 1922 Danville, Arkansas |
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| Died: February 15, 2010 (aged 87) Kansas City, Missouri |
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| 1947, for the Detroit Stars | |
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| 1952, for the Kansas City Monarchs | |
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Alfred G. "Slick" Surratt (born November 9, 1922 – died February 15, 2010) was a talented American baseball player. He played as an outfielder for the Kansas City Monarchs. This team was part of the Negro Leagues, which were important baseball leagues for African American players. Slick Surratt played from 1947 to 1952. Later, in 1990, he helped start the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City.
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Early Life and Military Service
Alfred Surratt was born in Danville, Arkansas. After finishing eighth grade, he moved to Kansas City, Missouri. There, he lived with his father.
During World War II, Surratt served his country. He joined the United States Army. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1946.
Baseball Career in the Negro Leagues
In 1947, Surratt began his professional baseball career. He joined the Detroit Stars, another team in the Negro Leagues. Soon after, in the same year, he moved back to Kansas City.
In Kansas City, he became a reserve outfielder for the famous Kansas City Monarchs. He played with the Monarchs until 1952. That year, he retired from playing in the league.
Life After Baseball
After his baseball career, Surratt started a new job. He began working at the Ford Motor Company. This was at their assembly plant in Claycomo, Missouri. He continued to work for Ford at this plant for a very long time, 51 years!
Founding the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Slick Surratt was a very important person in creating the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. He was one of the original founding members. The museum opened its doors in Kansas City in 1990.
He also served on the museum's board of directors. From the early 1990s, he became well-known. He was a great storyteller, sharing many tales about the history of the Negro Leagues.
Later Years
Alfred Surratt passed away on February 15, 2010. He was 87 years old. He died at a nursing home in Kansas City. He was survived by his wife, Tommie, and his son, Alfred Surratt Jr.
