Henry McHenry (baseball) facts for kids
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| Born: April 3, 1910 Houston, Texas |
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| Died: February 9, 1981 (aged 70) Brooklyn, New York |
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| 1930, for the Kansas City Monarchs | |||
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| 1948, for the Philadelphia Stars | |||
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Henry Lloyd McHenry (born April 3, 1910 - died February 9, 1981) was an American baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher and outfielder. He played in the Negro leagues from 1930 to 1951.
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Playing Career Highlights
Henry McHenry was a talented baseball player. He was known by his nickname, "El Chato", which means "Cream". He played for many teams during his career.
Teams Henry McHenry Played For
Henry McHenry played for several important teams in the Negro leagues. These teams included:
- Kansas City Monarchs
- New York Harlem Stars
- Newark Browns
- Pennsylvania Red Caps of New York
- New York Black Yankees
- Philadelphia Stars
- Indianapolis Clowns
He was born in Houston, Texas.
Playing Baseball Around the World
Henry McHenry also played baseball outside of the United States. He traveled to different countries to play. He played in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and other countries in Central and South America. This showed how popular baseball was and how skilled he was.
A Stellar Pitcher
People who saw Henry McHenry play remembered him as a great pitcher. Tom Johnson, another former Negro League player, said that McHenry "was one of [the Philadelphia Stars'] stellar righthanded pitchers." This means he was one of the best pitchers on the team.
Later Life and Legacy
Henry McHenry passed away in Brooklyn, New York. He is buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn. He is remembered as an important player in the history of Negro league baseball.
