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Jimmie Armstead

Outfielder/Pitcher

Born: September 8, 1919
Birmingham, Alabama

Died: November 9, 2006 (aged 87)

Batted: Left

Threw: Left

debut

1938, for the Birmingham Black Barons

Last appearance

1949, for the Philadelphia Stars

Teams

Birmingham Black Barons (1938)
Indianapolis ABCs/St. Louis Stars (1938-1940)
Baltimore Elite Giants (1940, 1946)
Philadelphia Stars (1949)

James Armstead (September 8, 1919 – November 9, 2006) was an American baseball outfielder and pitcher in the Negro leagues. He played from 1938 to 1942 and 1946 to 1951, with various teams. He is also listed in some sources as Jimmie Armistead.

In January 1942, Armistead enlisted in the United States Army Air Force and served during World War II.

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