Murray Dupuis facts for kids
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| Born: June 8, 1890 Rulo, Nebraska |
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| Died: May 16, 1926 (aged 35) Brown County, Kansas |
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Murray Dupuis was an American baseball player who lived from 1890 to 1926. He played as a second baseman in the early 1900s. He was part of the Negro leagues, which were special baseball leagues for African American players. These leagues existed during a time when Black players were not allowed to play in the main professional baseball leagues in the United States.
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Who Was Murray Dupuis?
Murray Dupuis was born on June 8, 1890, in a town called Rulo, Nebraska. He grew up and later became a professional baseball player. He played during a time when baseball was becoming very popular across America.
Playing for the Indianapolis ABCs
In 1913, Murray Dupuis played for a team called the Indianapolis ABCs. This team was well-known in the Negro leagues. As a second baseman, his job was to help defend the area between first and second base. He would catch batted balls and throw them to other players to get runners out.
Dupuis's Baseball Stats
During his time with the Indianapolis ABCs in 1913, Murray Dupuis played in seven recorded games. In these games, he had 27 "plate appearances." A plate appearance means every time a player comes up to bat. Out of these 27 chances, he managed to get three "hits." A hit is when a player bats the ball and reaches base safely without an error from the other team.
Later Life
Murray Dupuis passed away on May 16, 1926, in Brown County, Kansas. He was 35 years old when he died.
