Bo Wallace (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bo Wallace |
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| Born: April 7, 1929 Elizabeth, New Jersey |
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| Died: April 14, 2000 (aged 71) Elizabeth, New Jersey |
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| 1948, for the Newark Eagles | |||
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| 1949, for the Houston Eagles | |||
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James Alfred Wallace (born April 7, 1929 – died April 14, 2000), known as Bo Wallace, was an American baseball player. He was a catcher, a player who squats behind home plate to receive pitches. Bo Wallace played in the Negro Leagues, which were professional baseball leagues for African American players. He played for the Newark/Houston Eagles in 1948 and 1949.
Bo Wallace's Baseball Journey
Bo Wallace started his professional baseball career in 1948. He joined the Newark Eagles, a famous team in the Negro Leagues. The Negro Leagues were very important because they allowed talented Black baseball players to play professionally during a time when they were not allowed in Major League Baseball.
In 1949, his team became the Houston Eagles. After playing in the Negro Leagues, Bo Wallace also played in other leagues. In 1950, he played for the Ottawa Nationals in the Border League. He also played for the Bridgeport Bees in the Colonial League that same year.
His Military Service and Career End
Bo Wallace's baseball career was cut short when he served in the United States Armed Forces. He joined the military during the Korean War. Sadly, during his service, he was injured in a grenade explosion. This injury caused him to lose part of his left hand, which meant he could no longer play baseball professionally.
Bo Wallace passed away on April 14, 2000, in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
