Cal Medley

Calvin Rudolph Medley (July 27, 1923 – October 13, 1983), nicknamed "Babe", was an American Negro league pitcher in the 1940s.

Cal Medley
Pitcher
Born: (1923-07-27)July 27, 1923
Washington, DC
Died: October 13, 1983(1983-10-13) (aged 60)
Washington, DC
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Negro league baseball debut
1946, for the New York Black Yankees
Last appearance
1946, for the New York Black Yankees
Teams

A native of Washington, DC, Medley served in the US Marines during World War II.[1] In two recorded appearances with the New York Black Yankees in 1946, he allowed seven earned runs in one inning of work on the mound.[2][3] Medley died in Washington, DC in 1983 at age 60.

References

  1. "Negro Leaguers Who Served With The Armed Forces in WWII". baseballinwartime.com. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
  2. "Cal Medley". seamheads.com. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  3. "Cal Medley". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2021.


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