Allen Bryant facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Allen Bryant |
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| Born: March 29, 1918 Chicago, Illinois |
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| Died: March 22, 1992 (aged 73) Kansas City, Missouri |
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| 1937, for the Memphis Red Sox | |||
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Allen Bryant Jr. (born March 29, 1918 – died March 22, 1992) was a talented baseball player. People often called him "Lefty" because he threw with his left hand. He was a pitcher in the Negro leagues. He played from 1937 to 1946.
Allen Bryant was born in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up and went to Lincoln High School in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Allen "Lefty" Bryant's Baseball Journey
Allen Bryant started his professional baseball career in 1937. His first team was the Memphis Red Sox. The Negro leagues were professional baseball leagues. They were for African American players. This was a time when Black players were not allowed in Major League Baseball.
Playing for Top Teams
After playing for the Memphis Red Sox, Bryant joined another famous team. He played for the Kansas City Monarchs in 1940 and 1941. The Monarchs were one of the most successful teams in the Negro leagues. Many great players were part of their roster.
Serving His Country
Like many athletes of his time, Allen Bryant paused his baseball career. He joined the U.S. Army during World War II. He served as a sergeant. This meant he was a leader for other soldiers.
Back to the Ballpark
After the war ended, Bryant returned to baseball. In 1946, he played for both the Memphis Red Sox and the Kansas City Monarchs again. He also played some minor league baseball in Canada. Minor league teams are a step below the major leagues.
Allen Bryant passed away in Kansas City in 1992. He was 73 years old. He is remembered as a skilled pitcher from an important era in baseball history.
