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William Breda

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William Breda
Outfielder
Born: April 6, 1927
Alexandria, Tennessee, U.S.[1]
Died: July 28, 2004; aged 77
Gilbert, Arizona, U.S.[2]
Batted: Left[3]
Threw: Left[3]
Negro league baseball debut
1950, for the Kansas City Monarchs
Last appearance
1954, for the Birmingham Black Barons
Teams

William Bernard Breda[5] (April 6, 1927 – July 28, 2004)[2] was a player for the Negro leagues.[1] He played as an outfielder for the Kansas City Monarchs and the Birmingham Black Barons from 1950 to 1954.[6] He was offered an opportunity to play in the Boston Braves farm system.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "William Breda". Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Retrieved 2015-04-21.
  2. ^ a b United States Social Security Death Index. FamilySearch. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "What Makes Monarchs Tough". The Chicago Defender. May 12, 1951. p. 17. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  4. ^ "Barons Ink Fielder to Club Contract". Philadelphia Tribune. July 6, 1954. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  5. ^ William Bernard Breda, United States Public Records, 1970-2009. FamilySearch. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  6. ^ "William 'Bill' Breda". Negro League Baseball Players Association. Retrieved 2015-04-21.
  7. ^ Heaphy, Leslie A. (2002). The Negro Leagues, 1869–1960. McFarland. ISBN 9781476603056.

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