Paul Dixon (baseball) facts for kids

Paul Perry Dixon (born August 28, 1907 – died January 20, 1994) was an American baseball player. He was a talented pitcher who played in the Negro leagues. Paul played professional baseball for many different teams from 1928 to 1938. His brother, Rap Dixon, was also a famous player in the Negro leagues.

Paul Dixon's Baseball Journey

Paul Dixon was born in Kingston, Georgia. He grew up loving baseball and became a pitcher. A pitcher is the player who throws the baseball from the mound to the batter. Paul was known for his right-handed throws.

Playing in the Negro Leagues

Paul Dixon played during a time when baseball was segregated in the United States. This meant that African American players were not allowed to play in the major leagues. Because of this, they formed their own professional teams and leagues, known as the Negro leagues. These leagues were full of amazing players and exciting games.

Paul started his career in 1928. He joined the Harrisburg Giants as a young pitcher. He played for ten years, showing his skills on the mound.

His Teams and Travels

During his career, Paul Dixon played for many different teams. Moving between teams was common for players in the Negro leagues. He played for teams in several big cities.

Some of the teams Paul played for include:

• The Harrisburg Giants in 1928.
• The Baltimore Black Sox in 1932 and again in 1934.
• The Washington Pilots in 1932.
• The New York Black Yankees in 1933.
• The New York Cubans in 1935.
• The Bacharach Giants and Newark Eagles in 1936.
• He finished his career with the Philadelphia Stars from 1937 to 1938.

Paul Dixon passed away in 1994 in Steelton, Pennsylvania. He is remembered as one of the many talented players who helped make the Negro leagues so special.