Clifford DuBose

Clifford J. DuBose, Sr. (July 20, 1937 – October 2, 2013),[1][2] born in Montevallo, Alabama, was a former member of the Negro Leagues. He was given a try out with the Brooklyn Dodgers.[3] He played for Birmingham Black Barons as well as the Memphis Red Sox.[4] He also played for the Nashville Cubs.[5] He played third base and left field.[4] In 1995, he received Congressional Recognition for his playing in the Negro Leagues by President Clinton.[5]

References

  1. ↑ DuBois, A. (2012). 70 and Beyond: The Evolution of Quartet Music - The DuBose Legacy. AuthorHouse. p. 4. ISBN 9781468596069. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  2. ↑ "Clifford J. DuBose Sr. Obituary: View Clifford DuBose's Obituary by The Birmingham News". obits.al.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  3. ↑ Powell, L. (2009). Black Barons of Birmingham: The South's Greatest Negro League Team and Its Players. McFarland, Incorporated Publishers. p. 76. ISBN 9780786454808. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  4. 1 2 Kelley, B.P. (2003). "I Will Never Forget": Interviews with 39 Former Negro League Players. McFarland. p. 43. ISBN 9780786414819. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  5. 1 2 "Former Birmingham Black Barons players receive honors at Montevallo ball fields | AL.com". blog.al.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.

See also

List of Negro league baseball players (A–D)


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