Goose Curry facts for kids
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| Born: May 19, 1905 Mexia, Texas |
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| Died: March 30, 1974 (aged 68) Memphis, Tennessee |
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Homer Curry (born May 19, 1905 – died March 30, 1974) was a talented American baseball player. He was known by his nickname, "Goose". Goose Curry played as an outfielder and also worked as a manager in the Negro leagues from the 1920s to the 1940s.
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Who Was Goose Curry?
Goose Curry was born in Mexia, Texas. He became a well-known figure in baseball during a time when African American players were not allowed to play in Major League Baseball. The Negro leagues were professional baseball leagues for Black players.
Starting His Baseball Journey
Curry began his professional baseball career in 1928. His first team was the Cleveland Tigers. This was the start of a long and successful career in the Negro leagues.
A Long Career in Baseball
Goose Curry played baseball for about 20 years. He was a skilled outfielder, meaning he played in the part of the field farthest from home plate. Over his career, he played for many different teams. Some of these teams included the Memphis Red Sox, the Kansas City Monarchs, and the New York Black Yankees.
- Cleveland Tigers (1928)
- Memphis Red Sox (1929–1934, 1937)
- Monroe Monarchs (1932)
- Nashville Elite Giants (1933)
- Washington Elite Giants (1936)
- Indianapolis Athletics (1937)
- Kansas City Monarchs (1937)
- New York Black Yankees (1938–1940)
- Baltimore Elite Giants (1940–1941)
- Philadelphia Stars (1942–1947)
From Player to Manager
After playing for many years, Goose Curry also took on the role of a manager. A manager is like the coach of the team, making decisions about strategy and players. He managed two teams: the Memphis Red Sox and the Philadelphia Stars. This showed his deep understanding of the game and his leadership skills.
Later Life
Goose Curry passed away in Memphis, Tennessee in 1974. He was 68 years old. His long career as both a player and manager left an important mark on Negro league baseball history.
