Charlie Shields (1940s pitcher)
Charles Thomas Shields (October 20, 1922 – October 18, 1955) was an American Negro league pitcher in the 1940s.
| Charlie Shields | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 20, 1922 Whipple, West Virginia | |
| Died: October 18, 1955 (aged 32) Scarbro, West Virginia | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1941, for the New York Cubans | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1943, for the Homestead Grays | |
| Teams | |
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A native of Whipple, West Virginia, Shields made his Negro leagues debut in 1941 with the New York Cubans and Chicago American Giants. He remained with Chicago in 1942 and 1943. Shields also pitched for the Homestead Grays during their 1943 Negro World Series championship season, posting a 3–0 record in five appearances.[1][2] He died in Scarbro, West Virginia in 1955 at age 32.
References
- "Charlie Shields". seamheads.com. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- "Charlie Shields". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
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