About Alex Broome
Born 1921. Alex Broome is an American baseball player.
Alexander Rudolph Broome (born March 13, 1921) was an American professional baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues. He played with the Cleveland Bears in 1940 and when they became the Jacksonville Red Caps in 1941 and 1942. He earned the nickname "Satchel" due to his pitch speed, a nod to Satchel Paige.
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Who is Alex Broome?
American baseball player
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Alex Broome was born on 13 March 1921 in Tampa, Florida.
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Alex Broome is a baseball player.
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Alex Broome is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alex Broome. https://biography.guide/alex-broome/
MLA: "Alex Broome." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alex-broome/.
Chicago: "Alex Broome." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alex-broome/.
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