Melvin Powell
Melvin Powell (May 30, 1908 – February 1985), nicknamed "Putt", was an American Negro league pitcher between 1929 and 1937.
| Melvin Powell | |||
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: May 30, 1908 Edwards, Mississippi | |||
| Died: February 1985 Rockford, Illinois | |||
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| Negro league baseball debut | |||
| 1929, for the Chicago American Giants | |||
| Last appearance | |||
| 1937, for the Chicago American Giants | |||
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A native of Edwards, Mississippi, Powell made his Negro leagues debut in 1929 with the Chicago American Giants. He spent his entire career with Chicago, playing nine seasons for the club through 1937, and was selected to play in the 1934 East–West All-Star Game.[1][2][3] Powell died in Rockford, Illinois in 1985 at age 76.
References
- "Melvin Powell". Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- "Malvin Powell". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- "Melvin Powell (B-R Bullpen)". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
External links
- Negro league baseball statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Negro leagues) and Seamheads
- Melvin Powell at Baseball-Reference Bullpen
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