Mahlon Duckett
| Mahlon Duckett | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Infielder | |
| Born: December 20, 1922 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
| Died: July 12, 2015 (aged 92) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1940, for the Philadelphia Stars | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1950, for the Homestead Grays | |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Mahlon Newton "Mal" Duckett (December 20, 1922 – July 12, 2015) was an American Negro league baseball infielder. He played from 1940 to 1950, with the Philadelphia Stars and the Homestead Grays.[1]
Duckett, primarily a second basemen, was the last surviving member of the Philadelphia Stars.[2]
He is buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia.[3]
References
- ^ Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.
- ^ "Mahlon Duckett, baseball player with Philadelphia Stars, dies at 92". 6abc.com. WPVI. July 13, 2015. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
- ^ "Mahlon Duckett". Find A Grave. Find a Grave. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
External links
- Negro league baseball statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Negro leagues)
- Negro League Baseball Players Association page
- NLB museum
- Find a Grave Bio
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