Ted Alexander facts for kids
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| Born: September 15, 1912 Spartanburg, South Carolina |
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| Died: March 6, 1999 (aged 86) East Orange, New Jersey |
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| 1938, for the Indianapolis ABCs | |||
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| 1949, for the Birmingham Black Barons | |||
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Theodore R. Alexander (born September 15, 1912 – died March 6, 1999) was an American baseball pitcher. He played in the Negro leagues, which were professional baseball leagues for African American players. These leagues existed at a time when Black players were not allowed to play in Major League Baseball.
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Ted Alexander's Baseball Journey
Ted Alexander was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was a talented baseball pitcher. His career in the Negro leagues lasted from 1938 to 1949.
Playing for Different Teams
During his career, Ted Alexander played for several different teams. He started with the Indianapolis ABCs in 1938. He also played for:
- New York Black Yankees
- Cleveland Bears
- Chicago American Giants
- Homestead Grays
- Birmingham Black Barons
Time with the Kansas City Monarchs
Ted Alexander spent most of his playing time with the Kansas City Monarchs. This was one of the most famous and successful teams in the Negro leagues. He played for them in 1943, 1944, 1946, and 1947.
Later Life
Ted Alexander passed away on March 6, 1999. He was 86 years old. He died in East Orange, New Jersey.
