Joe Ware (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Joe Ware |
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| Born: June 5, 1913 Greenwood, South Carolina |
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| Died: January 10, 1994 (aged 80) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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| 1932, for the Cleveland Stars | |||
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| 1935, for the Newark Dodgers | |||
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Joseph Lewman Ware (born June 5, 1913 – died January 10, 1994) was a cool baseball player. People often called him "Showboat." He played as an outfielder in the Negro Leagues during the 1930s.
Who Was Joe Ware?
Joseph Lewman Ware was born in Greenwood, South Carolina. He grew up and went to Westinghouse High School. He was also good at sports in college! He played college football for Howard University.
Playing Baseball
Joe Ware started his professional baseball career in 1932. He played in the Negro Leagues. These leagues were for African American players when they were not allowed to play in Major League Baseball.
His Teams
Joe Ware played for a few different teams during his time in the Negro Leagues:
- He started with the Cleveland Stars in 1932.
- In the same year, he also played for the Pittsburgh Crawfords.
- Later, in 1935, he played for the Newark Dodgers.
Joe Ware passed away in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1994. He was 80 years old.
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