Richard Elmer "King Tut" King (September 15, 1904 - December 29, 1966) was an American professional baseball first baseman in the Negro leagues. He played with the Cincinnati/Indianapolis Clowns in 1943, 1945, and 1948.[1]
| Richard King | |
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| First baseman | |
| Born: September 15, 1904 Jacksonville, Florida | |
| Died: December 29, 1966 (aged 62) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1943, for the Cincinnati Clowns | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1948, for the Indianapolis Clowns | |
| Teams | |
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King was known more for performing pantomime comedy acts than his playing ability. He often worked alongside dwarf Spec Bebop, where the two performed a rowboat routine. King was also known for his oversized first baseman's mitt. He eventually transitioned away from playing altogether, but remained associated with the Clowns until his retirement in 1959.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Richard King Seamheads profile". seamheads.com. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
- ^ Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference and Seamheads
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