Nelson Dean facts for kids

Nelson Dean (born in 1899 – died in October 1939) was an American baseball pitcher. He played in the Negro leagues from 1925 to 1932.

Who Was Nelson Dean?

Nelson Dean was a talented baseball player. He was known for his pitching skills. Pitchers are the players who throw the ball to the batter. Dean played during a time when baseball was very different.

Playing in the Negro Leagues

Nelson Dean played in the Negro Leagues. These were professional baseball leagues in the United States. They were formed because African American players were not allowed to play in the major leagues. This was due to racial segregation. The Negro Leagues gave many amazing players a chance to show their skills.

Dean's Baseball Journey

Nelson Dean started his career in 1925. His first team was the Kansas City Monarchs. He played with them for two years. He returned to the Monarchs in 1932.

Dean played for several teams during his career. Each team was part of the exciting Negro Leagues.

• In 1927, he played for the Cleveland Hornets.
• From 1927 to 1928, he was with the Birmingham Black Barons.
• In 1928, he joined the Cleveland Tigers.
• The Memphis Red Sox was his team in 1929.
• He played for the Detroit Stars from 1930 to 1931.
• In his final year, 1932, he also played for the Cleveland Stars.

Nelson Dean's career lasted until 1932. He was an important part of baseball history. He helped show the talent of players in the Negro Leagues.