Art Demery facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Art Demery |
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Outfielder | |
| Born: June 10, 1914 Boley, Oklahoma |
|
| Died: January 5, 1995 (aged 80) Bakersfield, California |
|
| debut | |
| 1941, for the Baltimore Elite Giants | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1941, for the Baltimore Elite Giants | |
| Teams | |
|
Artist Demery (born June 10, 1914 – died January 5, 1995) was an American baseball player. He played as an outfielder in the Negro leagues during the 1940s. The Negro leagues were professional baseball leagues in the United States. They were made up of mostly African American players. These leagues existed when Black players were not allowed to play in Major League Baseball.
Who Was Art Demery?
Art Demery was born in Boley, Oklahoma. He grew up with a love for baseball. He became a professional player in the 1940s.
Playing in the Negro Leagues
Demery played for the Baltimore Elite Giants. This team was part of the Negro leagues. He played with them in 1941. The Elite Giants were a well-known team. They had many talented players.
A Baseball Family
Art Demery was not the only baseball player in his family. His sons also played professionally.
- His son, Larry Demery, became a pitcher. Larry played in Major League Baseball. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Another son, Art Demery Jr., also played baseball. He played in the minor league system. He was part of the Kansas City Royals' organization.
Art Demery passed away in Bakersfield, California, in 1995. He was 80 years old.
