Richard King (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Richard King |
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| First baseman | |||
| Born: September 15, 1904 Jacksonville, Florida |
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| Died: December 29, 1966 (aged 62) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| 1943, for the Cincinnati Clowns | |||
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| 1948, for the Indianapolis Clowns | |||
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Richard Elmer "King Tut" King was a professional baseball player. He was born on September 15, 1904, and passed away on December 29, 1966. King played as a first baseman in the Negro leagues. These leagues were important baseball organizations for African American players. He played for the Cincinnati/Indianapolis Clowns team in 1943, 1945, and 1948.
More Than Just a Player: King Tut's Comedy
Richard King was famous for more than just his baseball skills. He was also a talented comedian. He performed funny pantomime acts, which means he told stories using only body movements and no words.
Hilarious Routines and Props
King often worked with another performer named Spec Bebop. Spec Bebop was a person with dwarfism. Together, they had a very popular "rowboat routine." This act made audiences laugh a lot. King was also known for using an extra-large first baseman's mitt. This oversized glove added to his funny performances.
Life After Playing Baseball
Even though Richard King was a good player, his comedy acts became his main focus. He eventually stopped playing baseball full-time. However, he stayed connected with the Clowns team. He continued to entertain fans with his comedy until he retired in 1959.
