Ruben Jones facts for kids
For the equestrian rider, see Reuben Jones. For the United States Army general, see Reuben D. Jones.
Quick facts for kids Ruben Jones |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: February 5, 1894 Austin, Texas |
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| Died: February 14, 1970 (aged 76) Big Spring, Texas |
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| 1923, for the Birmingham Black Barons | |||
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| 1934, for the Cleveland Red Sox | |||
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Ruben Jones (February 5, 1894 – February 14, 1970), also spelled "Reuben", was an American Negro league outfielder and manager.
A native of Austin, Texas, Jones made his Negro leagues debut in 1923 for the Birmingham Black Barons. He played five seasons with Birmingham, and served as the club's player-manager in 1927. Jones went on to manage the Memphis Red Sox and Houston Eagles in the 1940s. He died in Big Spring, Texas in 1970 at age 76.
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