Warren Peace (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Warren Peace |
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| Born: August 6, 1921 Kittrell, North Carolina |
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| Died: November 3, 2002 (aged 81) Chester, Pennsylvania |
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| 1945, for the Newark Eagles | |||
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| 1947, for the Newark Eagles | |||
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William Warren Peace (born August 6, 1921 – died November 3, 2002) was an American baseball player. He was a talented pitcher who played in the Negro Leagues. Warren Peace played for the Newark Eagles team for three seasons, from 1945 to 1947.
Warren Peace's Baseball Journey
Warren Peace was born in Kittrell, North Carolina. He grew up with a love for baseball. He became a pitcher, which is a player who throws the ball to the batter. Pitchers are very important to a baseball team.
Playing for the Newark Eagles
Warren Peace joined the Newark Eagles in 1945. The Eagles were a team in the Negro Leagues. These leagues were where African American players played baseball during a time when they were not allowed to play in the major leagues. The Negro Leagues had many amazing players and exciting games.
A Champion Team
In 1946, Warren Peace was part of a very special team. The Newark Eagles won the 1946 Negro World Series. This was a huge achievement for the team and for Warren Peace. Winning the World Series means they were the best team in the league that year. It was a moment of great pride and celebration for everyone involved.
Warren Peace played for the Eagles until 1947. He was an important part of their success during those years.
Later Life
After his baseball career, Warren Peace lived a full life. He passed away in Chester, Pennsylvania in 2002. He was 81 years old. His time in the Negro Leagues helped shape baseball history.
