About Bo Wallace
Lived 1929 – 2000 (aged 71). Bo Wallace was an American military personnel and baseball player.
James Alfred Wallace (April 7, 1929 – April 14, 2000) was an American professional baseball catcher in the Negro leagues. He played with the Newark/Houston Eagles in 1948 and 1949. In 1950, he split time between the Ottawa Nationals of the Border League and the Bridgeport Bees in the Colonial League.
Wallace served in the United States Armed Forces during the Korean War and lost part of his left hand in a grenade explosion, ending his baseball career.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bo Wallace?
American baseball player
When was Bo Wallace born?
Bo Wallace was born on 7 April 1929 in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
When did Bo Wallace die?
Bo Wallace died on 14 April 2000.
What was Bo Wallace's occupation?
Bo Wallace was a military personnel and baseball player.
What nationality was Bo Wallace?
Bo Wallace was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bo Wallace (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bo Wallace. https://biography.guide/bo-wallace-military-personnel/
MLA: "Bo Wallace." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bo-wallace-military-personnel/.
Chicago: "Bo Wallace." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bo-wallace-military-personnel/.
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