Eddie Berry (pitcher) facts for kids

William Edward Berry, known as Eddie Berry, was an American baseball pitcher. He was born on October 16, 1918, in Danville, Kentucky. Eddie played professional baseball in the Negro leagues. He passed away on November 25, 1981, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Who Was Eddie Berry?

Eddie Berry was a talented baseball player who specialized in pitching. A pitcher is the player who throws the baseball from the pitcher's mound to the catcher, trying to get batters out. Eddie played during a time when baseball was different than it is today.

Playing in the Negro Leagues

Eddie Berry played for the Baltimore Elite Giants in 1943. This team was part of the Negro leagues. These leagues were professional baseball organizations where African American players could play. They existed because, for many years, African American players were not allowed to play in the major baseball leagues alongside white players.

The Negro leagues were very important. They gave amazing athletes like Eddie Berry a chance to show their skills and compete at a high level. Many famous baseball players, who later joined Major League Baseball, started their careers in the Negro leagues. Even though Eddie Berry's time in the Negro leagues was short, he was part of a significant part of baseball history.