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Richard King (baseball)

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Richard King
First baseman
Born: (1904-09-15)September 15, 1904
Jacksonville, Florida
Died: December 29, 1966(1966-12-29) (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

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]

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

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  1. ^ "Richard King Seamheads profile". seamheads.com. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  2. ^ Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.
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