Alto Lane facts for kids

Alto Lane (born March 4, 1908 – died August 13, 1974) was an American baseball pitcher. He played in the Negro leagues, which were professional baseball leagues for African American players. He played for several teams between 1929 and 1934. These teams included the Memphis Red Sox and the Kansas City Monarchs.

Alto Lane's Baseball Career

Alto Lane was a talented baseball pitcher. He played during a time when African American players were not allowed to join Major League Baseball. This led to the creation of the Negro leagues. These leagues featured many amazing players.

Playing in the Negro Leagues

The Negro leagues were very important. They gave Black athletes a chance to play professional baseball. Alto Lane was one of these athletes. He showed his skills as a pitcher in these competitive leagues. His career spanned from the late 1920s to the mid-1930s. He also played for a team called the Lexington Heavy Hitters in 1929 and 1930.

Teams Alto Lane Played For

Alto Lane played for several teams during his career. Each team was part of the exciting history of the Negro leagues.

• Memphis Red Sox: He started his professional career with this team in 1929.
• Indianapolis ABCs: In 1931, he played for the Indianapolis ABCs.
• Kansas City Monarchs: Also in 1931, he joined the famous Kansas City Monarchs. This team was known for having many star players.
• Cincinnati Tigers: His final known season in the Negro leagues was in 1934 with the Cincinnati Tigers.

Alto Lane's career helped to showcase the talent of Black baseball players. He was part of a significant era in sports history.