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Clarence Isreal Notable

b. February 15, 1918 · Newark Eagles 1940–1942, 1946, Homestead Grays 1946–1947

Clarence Isreal divided eight seasons between two clubs as a third baseman: the Newark Eagles from 1940, then the Homestead Grays through 1947.

Across 214 games he batted .242, with 171 hits and 122 runs. He finished with 6 home runs, 19 doubles and 13 stolen bases.

He played 162 games at third base, with 224 assists and 33 errors. He turned 8 double plays.

He was born in Marietta, GA, USA on February 15, 1918, and died on April 12, 1987. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1940 NE 341123135 104 261314 .313
1941 NE 532053653 932 201986 .259
1942 NE 461572835 520 152600 .223
1946 HG/NE 29881017 230 8601 .193
1947 HG 521451731 200 101702 .214
Career 214707122171 1986 7981913 .242

On this day & linked events

1918

Born February 15, 1918

Marietta, GA, USA

1987

Died April 12, 1987