About Boots McClain
Lived 1899 – 1985 (aged 86). Boots McClain was an American baseball player.
Edward McClain (March 7, 1899 – August 24, 1985), nicknamed "Boots", was an American Negro league infielder in the 1920s.
A native of Louisville, Kentucky, McClain made his Negro leagues debut in 1920 with the Dayton Marcos and Indianapolis ABCs. He went on to play for several teams, finishing his career back in Dayton in 1926. McClain died in Columbus, Ohio in 1985 at age 86.
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Who was Boots McClain?
American baseball player
When was Boots McClain born?
Boots McClain was born on 7 March 1899 in Louisville.
When did Boots McClain die?
Boots McClain died on 24 August 1985 in Columbus, Ohio.
What was Boots McClain's occupation?
Boots McClain was a baseball player.
What nationality was Boots McClain?
Boots McClain was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Boots McClain. https://biography.guide/boots-mcclain/
MLA: "Boots McClain." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/boots-mcclain/.
Chicago: "Boots McClain." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/boots-mcclain/.
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