John Ford (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids John Ford |
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| Born: September 22, 1894 Ambler, Pennsylvania |
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| Died: March 8, 1947 (aged 52) | |
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| 1917, for the Hilldale Club | |
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| 1917, for the Hilldale Club | |
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John Dallas Cecil Ford (born September 22, 1894 – died March 8, 1947) was an American baseball player. He was a pitcher in the Negro leagues during the 1910s.
Who Was John Ford?
John Ford was born in Ambler, Pennsylvania. He played baseball as a pitcher. A pitcher is the player who throws the baseball from the mound to the batter.
Playing for the Hilldale Club
In 1917, John Ford played for a baseball team called the Hilldale Club. This team was based in Darby, Pennsylvania. The Hilldale Club was a very important team in the Negro leagues.
What Were the Negro Leagues?
The Negro leagues were professional baseball leagues in the United States. They were created for African American players. For many years, Black players were not allowed to play in the major baseball leagues. The Negro leagues gave talented players like John Ford a chance to play baseball professionally. These leagues were full of amazing athletes and exciting games.
Later Life
John Ford passed away in 1947. He was 52 years old when he died.
