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Bennett, Bradford

(born: October 31, 1916  -  died: July 8, 1981) 

Bradford Bennett was born in Fulton, KY. A first baseman in the Negro Leagues, he was known for his speed. He began his career in 1940 as a 17-year-old with the New Orleans-St. Louis Stars, finishing his career in 1946 with the Boston Blues.

For more see The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues, by J. A. Riley.

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