Cal Medley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cal Medley |
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| Born: July 27, 1923 Washington, DC |
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| Died: October 13, 1983 (aged 60) Washington, DC |
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| 1946, for the New York Black Yankees | |||
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Calvin Rudolph Medley (born July 27, 1923 – died October 13, 1983) was an American baseball player. People often called him "Babe". He was a pitcher in the Negro leagues during the 1940s.
Who Was Cal Medley?
Calvin "Babe" Medley was born in Washington, DC. He grew up to become a baseball player. He played during a time when African American players were not allowed in Major League Baseball. This led to the creation of the Negro leagues.
Serving His Country
Before playing professional baseball, Medley served in the U.S. Marines. He was a part of the military during World War II. Many brave Americans served their country during this important time.
His Baseball Career
After his military service, Cal Medley played baseball. He joined the New York Black Yankees team in 1946. This team was part of the Negro leagues. He was a pitcher, which means he threw the ball to the batters.
Medley's time with the Black Yankees was short. Records show he played in two games. In one game, he gave up seven runs in just one inning. This means the opposing team scored seven times while he was pitching for that short period.
Later Life and Legacy
Cal Medley passed away in his hometown of Washington, DC, in 1983. He was 60 years old. Even though his baseball career was brief, he was part of an important era in sports history. The Negro leagues helped pave the way for future generations of baseball players.
