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Ray Neil Notable

b. October 12, 1920 · Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns 1946–1947, Indianapolis Clowns 1948

Ray Neil divided three seasons between two clubs as a second baseman: the Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns from 1946, then the Indianapolis Clowns through 1948.

Across 80 games he batted .288, with 92 hits and 47 runs. He finished with 2 home runs, 19 doubles and 4 stolen bases.

He played 80 games at second base, with 211 assists and 27 errors. He turned 31 double plays.

He was an All-Star in 1947.

He was born in Apopka, FL, USA on October 12, 1920, and died on July 10, 1998. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Honors

AwardTimesYears
Negro Leagues East-West Classic 1 1947

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1946 CIC 261062028 610 61214 .264
1947 CIC 291151432 710 9900 .278
1948 IC 25981332 612 15600 .327
Career 803194792 1932 302714 .288

On this day & linked events

1920

Born October 12, 1920

Apopka, FL, USA

1998

Died July 10, 1998