Carl Whitney facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Carl Whitney |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: September 7, 1913 St. Louis, Missouri |
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| Died: July 1986 St. Louis, Missouri |
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| 1942, for the New York Black Yankees | |||
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| 1942, for the Newark Eagles | |||
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Carl Eugene Whitney (born September 7, 1913 – died July 1986) was a baseball player who played in the Negro Leagues. He was an Outfielder known for his left-handed batting and throwing.
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Who Was Carl Whitney?
Carl Whitney was a talented baseball player. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1913. He played professional baseball during a time when African American players were not allowed to play in Major League Baseball. This led to the creation of special leagues just for Black players, known as the Negro Leagues.
Playing in the Negro Leagues
In 1942, Carl Whitney played for two different teams in the Negro Leagues. He started with the New York Black Yankees. This team was partly owned by a famous dancer named Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. After playing for the Black Yankees, Carl Whitney also played for the Newark Eagles in the same year. He played as a reserve outfielder for both teams.
What is an Outfielder?
An outfielder is a baseball player who plays in the outfield. This is the grassy area beyond the infield. Their main job is to catch fly balls and throw them back to the infield. They also try to stop hits from going too far. Carl Whitney played this position, using his left hand to bat and throw.
Where is Carl Whitney Buried?
Carl Whitney passed away in July 1986. He was buried in Calvary Cemetery in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri.
