Brennan King facts for kids

Brennan Leon King (born August 16, 1916 – died December 5, 1978) was an American baseball player. He was a pitcher in the Negro leagues during the 1940s. He was born in Butte, Montana, and later passed away in Seattle, Washington.

Who Was Brennan King?

Brennan King was a talented baseball player who played during a special time in American sports history. He was known for his skills as a pitcher, which is the player who throws the ball to the batter.

Playing in the Negro Leagues

During the time Brennan King played, African American baseball players were not allowed to play in Major League Baseball because of unfair rules. Because of this, they created their own professional baseball leagues, known as the Negro leagues. These leagues were full of amazing players and teams, and they played exciting games all across the country.

King's Teams

Brennan King played for two different teams in the Negro leagues:

• In 1943, he played for the Cincinnati Clowns.
• In 1944, he played for the Atlanta Black Crackers.

King played for these teams for a couple of seasons, showing his pitching talent. He was one of many players who kept baseball alive and exciting for African American fans during a challenging time.

Brennan King lived to be 62 years old, passing away in 1978. His time in the Negro leagues is an important part of baseball history.