Dave Harper (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dave Harper |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: September 7, 1917 Conley, Georgia |
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| Died: January 15, 1996 (aged 78) Atlanta, Georgia |
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| 1943, for the Philadelphia Stars | |||
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| 1946, for the Birmingham Black Barons | |||
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David Thimothy Harper (born September 7, 1917 – died January 15, 1996) was an American baseball player. He played as an outfielder in the Negro leagues during the 1940s.
Who Was Dave Harper?
Dave Harper was born in Conley, Georgia. He grew up to become a talented baseball player. Before playing professionally, he attended Clark College. He passed away in Atlanta, Georgia in 1996 when he was 78 years old.
Playing in the Negro Leagues
The Negro leagues were professional baseball leagues in the United States. They were active from the late 1800s to the 1960s. These leagues were formed because African American players were not allowed to play in Major League Baseball until 1947. Many amazing players, like Dave Harper, got to show their skills in these leagues.
Harper's Baseball Journey
Dave Harper started his professional baseball career in 1943. He played for a few different teams in his first year. These teams included the Philadelphia Stars, the Atlanta Black Crackers, and the Cincinnati Clowns.
He then joined the famous Kansas City Monarchs for two seasons, in 1944 and 1945. The Monarchs were one of the most successful teams in the Negro leagues. Dave Harper finished his baseball career in 1946. His last team was the Birmingham Black Barons.
