Samuel Allen (baseball) facts for kids
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Samuel Allen, born on April 25, 1936, is an American former professional baseball player. He played in the Negro leagues. These were special baseball leagues for African American players. They existed before baseball became fully integrated.
Allen was born in Norfolk, Virginia. During his high school years, he attended Booker T. Washington High School. He was a talented athlete there. He played both baseball and football for his school teams.
In 1957, Allen played baseball for the Kansas City Monarchs. He was a great player that year. He led the entire league in runs scored. The next year, in 1958, he played for the Raleigh Tigers. In 1959, he joined the Memphis Red Sox.
After his baseball career, Allen was drafted into the US Army in 1960. For a time, he served with the Army's 82nd Airborne division. This is a special unit known for its paratroopers.
Amazing Achievements
Samuel Allen has received many special honors for his contributions. These awards recognize his talent and his place in history.
- In 2003, he was chosen for the African American Hall of Fame.
- Also in 2003, he was inducted into the Hampton Roads African American Sports Hall of Fame.
- In 2007, he was honored at the White House. This is a very special recognition.
- In 2019, he became a member of the Tidewater Baseball Shrine. This shrine is located at Harbor Park in Norfolk.
- In 2021, the Virginia House of Delegates passed a resolution. This official statement recognized all of his accomplishments.
