Leslie Green (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Leslie "Chin" Green |
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| Born: February 8, 1914 St. Louis, Missouri |
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| Died: March 2, 1985 (aged 71) St. Louis, Missouri |
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| 1939, for the St. Louis Stars | |||
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| 1946, for the Memphis Red Sox | |||
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Leslie Green (born February 8, 1914 – died March 2, 1985) was an American baseball player. He was known by his nickname, Chin. Leslie played as an outfielder in the Negro Leagues from 1939 to 1946.
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Who Was Leslie "Chin" Green?
Leslie Green was a talented baseball player from St. Louis, Missouri. He was an important part of the Negro Leagues, which were professional baseball leagues for African American players. These leagues existed when Black players were not allowed to play in Major League Baseball.
Early Life and Baseball Beginnings
Leslie Green was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He went to Sumner High School in his hometown. It was there that he likely developed his skills as a baseball player.
Playing in the Negro Leagues
Green started his professional baseball career in 1939. His first team was the New Orleans–St. Louis Stars. He quickly showed his talent as an outfielder.
All-Star Recognition
In 1940, Leslie "Chin" Green was chosen for a very special game. He played in the East–West All-Star Game. This game was like the All-Star Game in Major League Baseball today. It featured the best players from the Negro Leagues' Eastern and Western teams. Being picked for this game showed that he was one of the top players in the league.
Teams Leslie Green Played For
Over his career, Leslie Green played for a few different teams:
- St. Louis Stars/New Orleans–St. Louis Stars (1939–1940)
- New York Black Yankees (1942)
- Memphis Red Sox (1946)
He played his last season in the Negro Leagues in 1946 with the Memphis Red Sox.
Later Life
Leslie Green passed away in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1985. He was 71 years old. His contributions to baseball in the Negro Leagues are remembered as an important part of sports history.
