Chuffie Alexander facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chuffie Alexander |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: March 15, 1902 Bastrop, Texas |
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| Died: September 22, 1989 (aged 87) Austin, Texas |
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| 1925, for the Houston Black Buffaloes | |||
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| 1932, for the Monroe Monarchs | |||
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Samuel "Chuffie" Alexander (born March 15, 1902 – died September 22, 1989) was an American baseball player. He was an outfielder in the Negro leagues. Chuffie played professional baseball from 1925 to 1932. During his career, he played for several different teams.
Chuffie Alexander's Baseball Journey
Chuffie Alexander was born in Bastrop, Texas. He grew up with a love for baseball. He became a talented outfielder. Outfielders are players who catch balls hit far into the field.
Playing in the Negro Leagues
Chuffie Alexander played in the Negro leagues. These leagues were important for Black baseball players. At the time, Black players were not allowed to play in the major leagues. The Negro leagues gave them a chance to show their amazing skills.
Chuffie started his career in 1925. He played for the Houston Black Buffaloes. This was his first professional team. He played for them again in 1930.
Chuffie's Teams
Over his career, Chuffie played for a few different teams. Each team was part of the exciting Negro leagues.
- In 1926, he played for the New Orleans Algiers.
- From 1927 to 1928, he joined the Birmingham Black Barons.
- His final team was the Monroe Monarchs in 1932.
Chuffie Alexander passed away in 1989. He was 87 years old. He is remembered as one of the many talented players from the Negro leagues. These players helped shape baseball history.
