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Dennis Graham
Outfielder
Born: (1896-06-14)June 14, 1896
Proctorville, North Carolina
Died: December 2, 1967(1967-12-02) (aged 71)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Batted: Left
debut
1921, for the Bacharach Giants
Last appearance
1931, for the Pittsburgh Crawfords
Teams

Dennis Wilson Graham (born June 14, 1896 – died December 2, 1967) was a talented American baseball player. People often called him "Peaches." He played as an outfielder in the Negro leagues. His career lasted from 1921 to 1931.

Who Was Dennis "Peaches" Graham?

Dennis Graham was born in a town called Proctorville, North Carolina. He grew up there and later went to college. He studied at Shaw University, which is a well-known school.

His Baseball Journey

Dennis "Peaches" Graham started his professional baseball career in 1921. His first team was the Bacharach Giants. This team was part of the exciting world of Negro league baseball.

After playing with the Bacharach Giants, Dennis joined another famous team. He spent seven seasons with the Homestead Grays. This was a big part of his career. The Homestead Grays were one of the best teams in the Negro leagues.

He finished his time in professional baseball in 1931. His last team was the Pittsburgh Crawfords. This was a short time with the Crawfords. But it marked the end of his playing days.

Later Life

Dennis Graham passed away in 1967. He was 71 years old when he died. His death happened in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is remembered as a player from an important time in baseball history.

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