Charlie Biot facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Charlie Biot |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: October 18, 1917 Orange, New Jersey |
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| Died: March 10, 2000 (aged 82) East Orange, New Jersey |
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| 1939, for the Newark Eagles | |||
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| 1941, for the Baltimore Elite Giants | |||
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Charles Augustus Biot Jr. (born October 18, 1917 – died March 10, 2000) was an American baseball player. He was an outfielder in the Negro Leagues from 1939 to 1941. Charlie Biot was also a brave soldier who served his country during World War II.
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Who Was Charlie Biot?
Charlie Biot was born in Orange, New Jersey. He grew up loving baseball. He became a professional player in a special league. This league was for African American players. It was called the Negro Leagues.
Early Life and Baseball Dreams
Charlie went to East Orange High School. He played baseball there. He was a talented player. His skills helped him join the professional leagues. He started his career in 1939.
Playing in the Negro Leagues
The Negro Leagues were very important. They gave Black athletes a chance to play baseball. This was during a time when major league baseball was segregated. Charlie Biot played for three different teams.
- He started with the Newark Eagles in 1939.
- Then he played for the New York Black Yankees. This was from 1939 to 1940.
- His last team was the Baltimore Elite Giants. He played with them from 1940 to 1941.
A Hero in Uniform
After his baseball career, Charlie Biot served in the United States Army. This was during World War II. He was part of the famous Harlem Hellfighters. This was a brave group of soldiers.
While serving, Charlie also showed his baseball skills. He became the captain of his division's baseball team. He continued to play the sport he loved. He did this even while serving his country.
Charlie Biot passed away in East Orange in 2000. He was 82 years old. He is remembered as both a baseball player and a war hero.
