Lorenza Cobb
Lorenza Samuel Nathaniel Cobb (February 10, 1888 – January 21, 1953) was an American baseball catcher in the Negro leagues. He played from 1914 to 1920, playing mostly with the St. Louis Giants. After his playing career, he became secretary of the Negro National League.[1] He served in the 804th Pioneer Infantry during World War I.
| Lorenza Cobb | |
|---|---|
| Catcher | |
| Born: February 10, 1888 Hernando, Mississippi | |
| Died: January 21, 1953 (aged 64) | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Right | |
| debut | |
| 1914, for the Indianapolis ABCs | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1920, for the St. Louis Giants | |
| Teams | |
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References
- Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference and Baseball-Reference Black Baseball stats and Seamheads
- Lorenza Cobb at Find a Grave
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