George Sweatt facts for kids
Quick facts for kids George Sweatt |
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Sweatt at the 1924 Colored World Series
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| Second baseman | |||
| Born: December 7, 1893 Humboldt, Kansas |
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| Died: July 19, 1983 (aged 89) Los Angeles, California |
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| 1922, for the Kansas City Monarchs | |||
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| 1928, for the Chicago Giants | |||
| Negro National League statistics | |||
| Batting average | .263 | ||
| Home runs | 8 | ||
| Runs scored | 164 | ||
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George Alexander "Sharky" Sweatt was a talented American baseball player. He was born on December 7, 1893, and passed away on July 19, 1983. George played as a second baseman in the historic Negro league baseball. He was a key player for teams like the Kansas City Monarchs and the Chicago American Giants. His career in these leagues lasted from 1922 to 1927.
Early Life and Education
George Sweatt grew up in Humboldt, Kansas. As a young person, he worked hard in the hayfields. He also worked at the Monarch Cement plant in his hometown. George was very smart and went to college. He studied at both Pittsburg State University and Kansas State University. He was a great student and earned four "letters" for his achievements.
After college, George became a teacher. He taught at Coffeyville Junior College in Coffeyville, Kansas. Even when he played baseball, he stayed involved in education. During the baseball off-season, he helped lead sports and activities. He was in charge of the playground and athletics at Cleveland School in Coffeyville.
Baseball Career Highlights
George Sweatt was a very important player in the Negro league baseball. He played in the Colored World Series multiple times. He played with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1924 and 1925. Then, he joined the Chicago American Giants and played in the World Series in 1926 and 1927.
This makes George Sweatt a special player. He is the only regular position player to appear in the first four Negro league World Series. This shows how skilled and consistent he was. He retired from the Negro leagues in 1928.
Life After Baseball
After his baseball career, George Sweatt continued to work hard. He joined the United States Postal Service. He worked for the postal service for many years, until 1957.
George Sweatt is still remembered today. In 1983, a park was named after him in Humboldt, Kansas. It is called George A. Sweatt Park. There is also a special baseball tournament. It is called the Johnson-Sweatt Classic. This tournament started in 1999. It honors both George Sweatt and another player from Humboldt, Walter Johnson.
