Sam Gordon (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sam Gordon |
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| First baseman | |||
| Born: April 21, 1878 Fraziers Bottom, West Virginia |
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| Died: November 30, 1962 (aged 84) Beckley, West Virginia |
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| 1908, for the Indianapolis ABCs | |||
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| 1913, for the French Lick Plutos | |||
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Samuel Simon Gordon (born April 21, 1878 – died November 30, 1962) was an American baseball player. He played as a first baseman in the Negro leagues from 1908 to 1913. Gordon was known for his skills on the field during a time when baseball was segregated.
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Early Life and Education
Sam Gordon was born in Fraziers Bottom, West Virginia. This small town is located in the beautiful state of West Virginia. He grew up there before moving on to higher education.
Gordon attended Wabash College, a school located in Crawfordsville, Indiana. It was unusual for African-American athletes of his time to attend college. His education likely helped him both on and off the baseball field.
Playing in the Negro Leagues
Sam Gordon began his professional baseball career in 1908. He joined the Indianapolis ABCs, a team in the Negro leagues. These leagues were very important for Black baseball players. At that time, African-American players were not allowed to play in the major leagues because of segregation.
The Negro leagues gave talented players like Sam Gordon a chance to show their skills. These leagues were full of amazing athletes and exciting games. They played across the country, entertaining many fans.
Sam Gordon's Teams
During his career, Sam Gordon played for several different teams. Each team was part of the vibrant Negro leagues.
- Indianapolis ABCs (1908): This was the team where Gordon started his professional journey.
- Leland Giants (1911): After his time with the ABCs, he played for the Leland Giants.
- Chicago Giants (1912): Gordon then moved to the Chicago Giants, another strong team.
- French Lick Plutos (1912–1913): He finished his career with the French Lick Plutos.
Sam Gordon played a key role as a first baseman for these teams. He was part of an important era in baseball history.
Later Life
Sam Gordon retired from baseball after the 1913 season. He lived a long life after his playing days. Gordon passed away on November 30, 1962, in Beckley, West Virginia. He was 84 years old when he died. His career helped pave the way for future generations of baseball players.
Images for kids
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Sam Gordon in his baseball uniform.
