Cecil Cole facts for kids
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| Born: September 23, 1919 Connellsville, Pennsylvania |
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| Died: June 20, 2002 (aged 82) Connellsville, Pennsylvania |
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| 1946, for the Newark Eagles | |||
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Cecil Edward Cole (born September 23, 1919 – died June 20, 2002) was an American baseball pitcher. He played in the Negro leagues during the 1940s.
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Who Was Cecil Cole?
Cecil Cole was born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. He grew up there and went to Connellsville High School, graduating in 1937.
Serving His Country
Before he became a professional baseball player, Cecil Cole served in the U.S. Army. He was a soldier during World War II. This was a very important time in history.
Playing Professional Baseball
After his time in the Army, Cole became a professional baseball player. He joined the Newark Eagles in 1946. This was a special year for the Eagles! They won the 1946 Negro World Series championship. Cecil Cole was a part of that winning team.
A Long Career as a Scout
Even after he stopped playing, Cecil Cole stayed involved in baseball. He became a scout for the Pittsburgh Pirates. A scout's job is to find new talented players for a team. Cole did this important work for 35 years! He helped the Pirates find many future stars.
Cecil Cole passed away in his hometown of Connellsville, Pennsylvania, in 2002. He was 82 years old.
