Clarence Griffin (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Clarence Griffin |
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| Born: August 26, 1911 Banks County, Georgia |
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| Died: February 27, 1991 (aged 79) Columbus, Ohio |
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| 1933, for the Columbus Blue Birds | |||
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| 1935, for the Brooklyn Eagles | |||
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Clarence Bernard Griffin was an American baseball player. He was an Outfielder in the Negro Leagues during the 1930s. He was born on August 26, 1911, and passed away on February 27, 1991.
About Clarence Griffin
Clarence Griffin was born in Banks County, Georgia. He lived to be 79 years old. He passed away in Columbus, Ohio.
Playing in the Negro Leagues
Griffin started his professional baseball career in 1933. He played in the Negro Leagues. These leagues were professional baseball leagues for African American players. They existed when Black players were not allowed to play in Major League Baseball.
His Teams
Griffin made his first appearance with the Columbus Blue Birds in 1933. He played for a few different teams during his career. In 1934, he joined the Cleveland Red Sox. His last known team was the Brooklyn Eagles in 1935.
