Charles Gary
American baseball player
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Charles Gary (June 1, 1920 – June 4, 2011) was an American Negro league third baseman for the Homestead Grays from 1948 to 1950.
| Charles Gary | |
|---|---|
| Third baseman | |
| Born: June 1, 1920 Selma, Alabama, U.S. | |
| Died: June 4, 2011 (aged 91) Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1948, for the Homestead Grays | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1950, for the Homestead Grays | |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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A native of Selma, Alabama, Gary served in the United States Navy prior to playing in the Negro leagues.[1] He joined the Homestead Grays during their 1948 Negro World Series championship season,[2][3] and played with the team through 1950.[1] Gary died in Daytona Beach, Florida in 2011 at age 91.