Ray T. Sheppard (December 10, 1902 - October 24, 1987)[1] was an American professional baseball shortstop and third baseman in the Negro leagues. He played with several teams from 1924 to 1932, playing mostly for the Birmingham Black Barons and the Detroit Stars.[2]
| Ray Sheppard | |
|---|---|
| Shortstop/Third baseman | |
| Born: December 10, 1902 San Antonio, Texas | |
| Died: October 24, 1987 (aged 84) Galveston, Texas | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Right | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1924, for the Indianapolis ABCs | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1932, for the Monroe Monarchs | |
| Teams | |
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References
edit- ^ "Sheppard services set for Sunday". The Galveston Daily News. October 27, 1987. p. 4. Retrieved February 14, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ray Sheppard Seamheads profile". seamheads.com. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference and Seamheads
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