William Bernard Breda[5] (April 6, 1927 – July 28, 2004)[2] was a player for the Negro leagues.[1] He played as an outfielder for the Kansas City Monarchs and the Birmingham Black Barons from 1950 to 1954.[6] He was offered an opportunity to play in the Boston Braves farm system.[7]
| William Breda | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: April 6, 1927 Alexandria, Tennessee, U.S.[1] | |
| Died: July 28, 2004; aged 77 Gilbert, Arizona, U.S.[2] | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1950, for the Kansas City Monarchs | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1954, for the Birmingham Black Barons | |
| Teams | |
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References
edit- ^ a b "William Breda". Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Retrieved 2015-04-21.
- ^ a b United States Social Security Death Index. FamilySearch. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ^ a b c "What Makes Monarchs Tough". The Chicago Defender. May 12, 1951. p. 17. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ^ "Barons Ink Fielder to Club Contract". Philadelphia Tribune. July 6, 1954. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ^ William Bernard Breda, United States Public Records, 1970-2009. FamilySearch. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ^ "William 'Bill' Breda". Negro League Baseball Players Association. Retrieved 2015-04-21.
- ^ Heaphy, Leslie A. (2002). The Negro Leagues, 1869–1960. McFarland. ISBN 9781476603056.
Further reading
edit- Jackson, Marion E. (May 20, 1950). Sports of the World. Atlanta Daily World. p. 5.
- "William Bernard Breda". The Baton Rouge Advocate. August 10, 2004.
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