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Bradford Bennett Notable

b. October 31, 1916 · St. Louis-New Orleans Stars 1940–1941, New York Black Yankees 1942

Bradford Bennett divided three seasons between two clubs as a left fielder: the St. Louis-New Orleans Stars from 1940, then the New York Black Yankees through 1942.

Across 68 games he batted .240, with 49 hits and 21 runs. He finished with 6 home runs, 7 doubles and 2 stolen bases.

He played 47 games in the outfield, with 54 putouts and 3 errors.

He was an All-Star in 1940.

He was born in Obion, TN, USA on October 31, 1916, and died on July 8, 1981. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Honors

AwardTimesYears
Negro Leagues East-West Classic 1 1940

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1940 SNS 28891019 310 121001 .213
1941 SNS 122636 002 6100 .231
1942 NBY 2889824 404 11541 .270
Career 682042149 716 291642 .240

On this day & linked events

1916

Born October 31, 1916

Obion, TN, USA

1981

Died July 8, 1981