Lefty Moses facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lefty Moses |
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| Born: August 12, 1914 Farmerville, Louisiana |
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| Died: November 23, 1989 (aged 75) | |||
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| 1938, for the Kansas City Monarchs | |||
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| 1940, for the Kansas City Monarchs | |||
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Monel Moses (born August 12, 1914 – died November 23, 1989) was an American baseball player. He was known by his nickname, "Lefty", because he threw the ball with his left hand. Lefty Moses played as a pitcher in the Negro leagues from 1938 to 1940.
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Lefty Moses: A Baseball Pitcher
Early Life and Background
Monel Moses was born on August 12, 1914. His hometown was Farmerville, Louisiana. Not much is known about his early life before he became a professional baseball player.
Playing in the Negro Leagues
Lefty Moses started his professional baseball career in 1938. He joined a famous team called the Kansas City Monarchs. The Monarchs were one of the top teams in the Negro leagues.
He played for the Kansas City Monarchs for three seasons. His time with the team lasted from 1938 through 1940. The 1940 season was his last year playing professional baseball.
Later Life
After his baseball career, Monel Moses lived for many more years. He passed away on November 23, 1989, when he was 75 years old.
