Forest Maddox facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Forest Maddox |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: November 20, 1897 Fulton County, Georgia |
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| Died: August 4, 1929 (aged 31) Atlanta, Georgia |
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| 1923, for the Birmingham Black Barons | |||
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| 1923, for the Birmingham Black Barons | |||
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Forest Alven Maddox (born November 30, 1897 – died August 4, 1929) was an American baseball player. He played as an outfielder in the Negro leagues during the 1920s.
Who Was Forest Maddox?
Forest Alven Maddox was born in Fulton County, Georgia. He grew up and later went to college.
His Education
Maddox attended Morehouse College. This is a well-known college located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Playing Baseball
In 1923, Forest Maddox played for the Birmingham Black Barons. This team was part of the Negro leagues. These leagues were where African American players played baseball during a time when they were not allowed to play in Major League Baseball.
During his time with the Black Barons, Maddox played in seven games. He managed to get three hits in 19 times at bat.
His Later Life
Forest Maddox's baseball career was short. He passed away in Atlanta, Georgia in 1929. He was only 31 years old.
