Rube Curry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rube Curry |
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Curry at the 1924 Colored World Series
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| Pitcher / manager | |||
| Born: October 10, 1898 Kansas City, Missouri |
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| Died: June 11, 1966 (aged 67) Chicago, Illinois |
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| 1920, for the Kansas City Monarchs | |||
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| 1932, for the Kansas City Monarchs | |||
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George Reuben "Rube" Curry (born October 10, 1898 – died June 11, 1966) was a talented American pitcher and manager. He played in the Negro Leagues, which were professional baseball leagues for African American players. Rube Curry was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He started his baseball career with the Chicago Union Giants in 1919. Later, he became a star player for his hometown team, the Kansas City Monarchs.
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Meet Rube Curry: A Baseball Legend
Rube Curry was a well-known baseball player in the 1920s and 1930s. He was famous for his pitching skills. People often called him by his nickname, "Black Snake" or "King."
His Real Name and Early Life
You might see his last name spelled "Currie" in old newspapers. However, experts believe his real name was "Curry." This is based on official records like his World War I draft card.
When he was 19 years old in 1918, Rube Curry registered for the World War I draft. At that time, he worked as a laborer in Kansas City, Kansas. His home address was in Kansas City, Missouri. This address was very close to where the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is today. His relative, Nelson Curry, also lived at the same address.
Rube Curry's Baseball Skills
Rube Curry was known for his amazing curveball and his great control when pitching. This meant he could throw the ball exactly where he wanted it to go. A baseball historian named James A. Riley said that Curry was "one of the best pitchers of the '20s."
Curry played in the first four Negro World Series games. These important series took place every year from 1924 to 1927. Playing in these big games showed how important he was to his team and the league. He played for many teams during his career, including the Kansas City Monarchs, Hilldale Club, and Chicago American Giants.
Coaching and Later Years
After his playing days, Rube Curry became a manager. He continued to be involved in baseball. For example, he coached the East team in the 1936 East–West game. This was a special game that featured the best players from different teams in the Negro Leagues.
