Nathaniel McClinic
Nathaniel McClinic (April 26, 1924 – April 3, 2004) was an American Negro league outfielder for the Cleveland Buckeyes between 1946 and 1948.
| Nathaniel McClinic | |||
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: April 26, 1924 Silver Creek, Georgia | |||
| Died: April 3, 2004 (aged 79) Rome, Georgia | |||
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| Negro league baseball debut | |||
| 1946, for the Cleveland Buckeyes | |||
| Last appearance | |||
| 1948, for the Cleveland Buckeyes | |||
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A native of Silver Creek, Georgia, McClinic served in the US Army during World War II.[1] He played three seasons for the Buckeyes, including their 1947 Negro American League championship club.[2] After his baseball career, McClinic served as a police officer in Floyd County, Georgia.[2] He died in Rome, Georgia in 2004 at age 79.
References
- "Negro Leaguers Who Served With The Armed Forces in WWII". baseballinwartime.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- "Nathaniel McClinic". nlbemuseum.com. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
External links
- Negro league baseball statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Negro leagues) and Seamheads
- Nathaniel McClinic at Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
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