Jimmie Crutchfield facts for kids
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| Born: March 25, 1910 Ardmore, Missouri, US |
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| Died: April 1, 1993 (aged 82) Chicago, Illinois, US |
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Jimmie Crutchfield was a fantastic baseball player. He played as an outfielder in the Negro Leagues. His career lasted from 1930 to 1945. Jimmie was born on March 25, 1910, and passed away on April 1, 1993.
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Jimmie Crutchfield's Baseball Journey
Jimmie Crutchfield started his baseball career in 1930. He first played for the Birmingham Black Barons. The next year, he joined the Indianapolis ABC's.
Playing for the Pittsburgh Crawfords
When the Indianapolis team faced money problems, Jimmie moved to the Pittsburgh Crawfords. He played with them for five years. On this team, Jimmie played alongside Ted Page and Cool Papa Bell. Together, they formed what many people consider the best outfield in the Negro Leagues.
Becoming an All-Star Player
Jimmie's amazing skills earned him a spot in the East-West All-Star game three times. This was a special game where the best players from the East and West teams played against each other. In the 1935 All-Star game, Jimmie made an incredible play. He chased a very long hit and jumped high in the air. He caught the ball with his bare hand! In 1941, he was named an All-Star again. This time, he was playing for the Chicago American Giants.
Life After Baseball
Jimmie Crutchfield served in the military during World War II. He was a soldier from 1943 to 1944. After his baseball career ended, he started a new job. He worked for the United States Postal Service.
Remembering Jimmie Crutchfield
Jimmie Crutchfield passed away in Chicago in 1993. He was buried in Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Illinois. For many years, his grave did not have a headstone. In 2004, a doctor named Jeremy Krock learned about this. Dr. Krock was from the same town as Jimmie. He wanted to help Jimmie get a proper headstone.
Dr. Krock contacted the Society for American Baseball Research. This led to the start of the Negro Leagues Baseball Grave Marker Project. This project helps place headstones on the graves of Negro Leagues players. Dr. Krock still works with this important project today.
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John "Jimmie" William Crutchfield's Grave Marker
