About Babe Melton
Lived 1898 – 1962 (aged 63). Babe Melton was a baseball player.
Elbert Grant "Babe" Melton (October 2, 1897 – February 15, 1962) was an American Negro league baseball center fielder and second baseman. He played from 1926 to 1929 with the Cleveland Elites, Cleveland Tigers, Lincoln Giants, and Baltimore Black Sox.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Babe Melton?
baseball player
When was Babe Melton born?
Babe Melton was born on 2 October 1898 in North Carolina, Rowan County, North Carolina.
When did Babe Melton die?
Babe Melton died on 15 February 1962.
What was Babe Melton's occupation?
Babe Melton was a baseball player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Babe Melton. https://biography.guide/babe-melton/
MLA: "Babe Melton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/babe-melton/.
Chicago: "Babe Melton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/babe-melton/.
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