Forrest Mashaw facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Forrest Mashaw |
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| Outfielder | |
| Born: February 2, 1898 North Carolina |
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| Died: June 1970 Braddock, Pennsylvania |
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| 1920, for the Indianapolis ABCs | |
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| 1922, for the Homestead Grays | |
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Forrest Nedward Mashaw (born February 2, 1898 – died June 1970) was an American baseball player. He played as an outfielder in the 1920s. Forrest Mashaw was part of the Negro leagues, which were professional baseball leagues for African American players. These leagues existed at a time when Black players were not allowed to play in Major League Baseball.
Forrest's Baseball Journey
Forrest Mashaw was born in North Carolina. He started his professional baseball career in 1920. His first team was the Indianapolis ABCs. This team was a well-known part of the Negro leagues.
Playing for Top Teams
After playing for the Indianapolis ABCs, Mashaw joined another famous team. He played for the Homestead Grays in 1921 and 1922. The Homestead Grays were one of the most successful teams in the Negro leagues. They had many talented players.
Forrest Mashaw's time in professional baseball was short. He played for a few seasons in the early 1920s. He was part of an important era in baseball history.
Later Life
Forrest Mashaw passed away in June 1970. He was 72 years old at the time of his death. He died in Braddock, Pennsylvania. His career helped pave the way for future generations of baseball players.
