Max Manning facts for kids
Max Manning was a talented baseball player who pitched in the Negro Leagues. He played for the Newark Eagles for many years. Max was known as a great pitcher who helped his team win a championship.
Quick facts for kids Max Manning |
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| Born: November 18, 1918 Rome, Georgia |
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| Died: June 23, 2003 (aged 84) Pleasantville, New Jersey |
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| 1939, for the Newark Eagles | |||
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| 1948, for the Newark Eagles | |||
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| Win–loss record | 37-18 | ||
| Run average | 4.36 | ||
| Strikeouts | 212 | ||
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Max Manning: A Baseball Star
Maxwell Cornelius Manning (born November 18, 1918 – died June 23, 2003) was an amazing pitcher. He played baseball in the Negro Leagues. These leagues were where African American players could play professionally. This was during a time when they were not allowed in Major League Baseball.
Early Life and Military Service
Max was born in Rome, Georgia. Before he became a full-time baseball star, he served his country. During World War II, he was part of the United States Army Air Forces. After his service, he returned to the baseball field.
Playing for the Newark Eagles
Max Manning played for the Newark Eagles baseball team. He was a key player for them between 1938 and 1949. As a pitcher, his job was to throw the ball to the batter. He tried to make it hard for them to hit it.
A Champion Pitcher
One of Max's biggest achievements was in 1946. He helped the Newark Eagles win the Negro World Series. This was a huge championship for the Negro Leagues. Max started two games in that series. He won one game and lost one, showing his skill and importance to the team.
Life After Baseball
Max Manning continued to be a part of history. In 2003, he appeared on a PBS TV show called History Detectives. The episode looked into a baseball field in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This field was named after another Negro League player, John Henry Lloyd. It was interesting because it existed during a time of racial segregation. This meant people were separated based on their race. Max Manning helped explain what it was like back then. He passed away in Pleasantville, New Jersey in 2003. He was 84 years old.
