Eddie Locke (baseball) facts for kids

Eddie Locke Jr. (born January 13, 1923 – died March 2, 1992) was an American baseball player. He was an outfielder in the Negro leagues from 1943 to 1950.

Who Was Eddie Locke?

Eddie Locke Jr. was born in Gatesville, Texas. He became a professional baseball player. He played during a time when African American players could not join Major League Baseball. This led to the creation of the Negro leagues.

Playing in the Negro Leagues

Locke started his career in 1943. His first teams were the Cincinnati Clowns and the Kansas City Monarchs. The Monarchs were a very famous team. He played several seasons with them.

• He played for the Cincinnati Clowns in 1943.
• He was with the Kansas City Monarchs from 1943 to 1945. He returned to them from 1948 to 1949.
• He also played for the New York Black Yankees from 1949 to 1950.

After the Negro Leagues

After his time in the Negro leagues, Locke continued to play baseball. He joined minor league teams in the 1950s.

• He played for the Springfield Giants.
• He also played for the Vancouver Capilanos.
• He spent three seasons with the Amarillo Gold Sox.

Eddie Locke passed away in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1992. He was 69 years old.