Boots McClain facts for kids

Edward McClain (born March 7, 1899 – died August 24, 1985) was a talented baseball player. People knew him by his nickname, "Boots". He played as an infielder in the Negro leagues during the 1920s.

Boots McClain was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He started his professional baseball career in 1920. His first teams were the Dayton Marcos and the Indianapolis ABCs.

Playing in the Negro Leagues

The Negro leagues were professional baseball leagues. They were for African American players. This was a time when Black players were not allowed to play in Major League Baseball. Many amazing players like Boots McClain played in these leagues.

Boots McClain played for several different teams. He was a busy player during his career. He moved between teams like the Columbus Buckeyes and the Cleveland Tate Stars.

McClain's Teams

• Dayton Marcos (1920, 1926)
• Indianapolis ABCs (1920)
• Columbus Buckeyes (1921)
• Cleveland Tate Stars (1921–1922)
• Toledo Tigers (1923)
• Detroit Stars (1923)
• Cleveland Browns (1924)

Boots McClain finished his baseball career in 1926. He played his last games with the Dayton Marcos. This was the same team he started with.

Later Life

After his baseball career, Edward "Boots" McClain lived a long life. He passed away in Columbus, Ohio, in 1985. He was 86 years old. His contributions to baseball, especially in the Negro leagues, are remembered.