| Clifford DuBose | |
|---|---|
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| Third Base, Outfielder | |
| Born: (1937-07-20)July 20, 1937 Montevallo, Alabama | |
| Died: October 2, 2013(2013-10-02) (aged 76) | |
Clifford J. DuBose, Sr. (July 20, 1937 – October 2, 2013), born in Montevallo, Alabama, and nicknamed "Pop" and "Duby", was a former member of the Negro leagues. He was given a try out with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He played for Birmingham Black Barons as well as the Memphis Red Sox. He also played for the Nashville Cubs. He played third base and left field. In 1995, he received Congressional Recognition for his playing in the Negro leagues by President Clinton.
References
- DuBois, A. (2012). 70 and Beyond: The Evolution of Quartet Music - The DuBose Legacy. AuthorHouse. p. 4. ISBN 9781468596069. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
- "Clifford J. DuBose Sr. Obituary: View Clifford DuBose's Obituary by The Birmingham News". obits.al.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
- Powell, L. (2009). Black Barons of Birmingham: The South's Greatest Negro League Team and Its Players. McFarland, Incorporated Publishers. p. 76. ISBN 9780786454808. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
- ^ Kelley, B.P. (2003). "I Will Never Forget": Interviews with 39 Former Negro League Players. McFarland. p. 43. ISBN 9780786414819. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
- ^ "Former Birmingham Black Barons players receive honors at Montevallo ball fields | AL.com". blog.al.com. 15 March 2014. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
See also
List of Negro league baseball players (A–D)
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