Lefty Phillips (pitcher)
American baseball player (1917–1962)
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John William "Lefty" Phillips (May 24, 1917 – October 11, 1962) was an American professional baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues. He played with the Baltimore Elite Giants from 1939 to 1941.[1] His father, Hooty Phillips, also played in the Negro leagues.
| Lefty Phillips | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 24, 1917 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. | |
| Died: October 11, 1962 (aged 45) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Left | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1939, for the Baltimore Elite Giants | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1941, for the Baltimore Elite Giants | |
| Teams | |
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