Pat Patterson (infielder, born 1911) facts for kids
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| Born: December 19, 1911 East Chicago, Indiana |
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| Died: May 16, 1984 (aged 72) Houston, Texas |
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| 1934, for the Cleveland Red Sox | |||
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| 1947, for the Newark Eagles | |||
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Andrew Lawrence Patterson, known as Pat, was a talented American baseball player. He played as an infielder in the Negro leagues during the 1930s and 1940s. Pat was born on December 19, 1911, and passed away on May 16, 1984.
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Pat Patterson's Life and Career
Early Life and Education
Pat grew up in East Chicago, Indiana. He went to Washington High School. Later, he attended Wiley College. At college, he was a star athlete. He excelled in both football and baseball.
Playing Baseball
Pat started his professional baseball career in 1934. He joined the Cleveland Red Sox in the Negro leagues. That same year, he was chosen for the East–West All-Star Game. This was a big honor for players in the Negro leagues.
Pat's baseball career was paused during World War II. He served in the military to help his country. After the war, he returned to baseball. In 1946, he played for the Newark Eagles. His team won the 1946 Negro World Series. This was a major achievement in his career.
Life After Baseball
After his time as a baseball player, Pat became an educator. He worked as a high school teacher. He also coached sports teams. Later, he became an athletic director. He even served as a superintendent of schools. All of this work was in Houston, Texas. Pat lived in Houston until he passed away in 1984. He was 72 years old.
