Tullie McAdoo facts for kids
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| First baseman | |||
| Born: November 24, 1884 Topeka, Kansas |
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| Died: June 16, 1961 Chicago, Illinois |
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| 1908, for the Kansas City Giants | |||
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| 1924, for the St. Louis Giants (1924) | |||
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Tullie McAdoo (born November 24, 1884 – died June 16, 1961) was an American baseball player. He was a first baseman in the Negro leagues. Tullie played from 1908 to 1924. He played for several teams, but mostly for the St. Louis Giants.
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Tullie McAdoo's Baseball Journey
Tullie McAdoo was a talented baseball player. He played a key position, first base. His career lasted for 16 years.
Early Baseball Days
Tullie McAdoo started his professional career in 1908. His first team was the Kansas City Giants. He played with them for one season.
In 1910, Tullie played for the Salt Lake City Occidentals. This team was part of the Utah state league. They finished second in the league that year.
In 1911, Tullie first joined the French Lick Plutos. But he soon returned to the Occidentals. Later that year, he moved East again. This time, he joined the St. Louis Giants.
Playing for the St. Louis Giants
The St. Louis Giants became a very important team for Tullie. He played many seasons with them. He was with the team from 1911 to 1913. Then again from 1915 to 1917. And finally, from 1919 to 1923.
In 1920, the St. Louis Giants joined a new league. It was called the Negro National League. Tullie McAdoo was still playing first base for them at this time.
Other Teams and Final Years
During his career, Tullie also played for other teams. In 1914, he played for the Chicago Giants. In 1915, he also played for the San Francisco Park team.
Tullie McAdoo's last year in professional baseball was 1924. He played for two teams that year. First, he was with the Cleveland Browns. Then, he finished his career with the St. Louis Giants (1924).
Tullie McAdoo passed away on June 16, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois.
