About Buddy Hayes
Born 1894. Buddy Hayes was an American baseball player.
Melvin "Buddy" Hayes (March 7, 1894 – death date unknown) was an American Negro league catcher in the 1910s and 1920s.
A native of Nashville, Tennessee, Hayes made his Negro leagues debut in 1916 with the St. Louis Giants and the Chicago American Giants. He went on to play for several teams through 1924, including the Pittsburgh Keystones, Toledo Tigers Homestead Grays, Milwaukee Bears and Cleveland Browns.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Buddy Hayes?
American baseball player
When was Buddy Hayes born?
Buddy Hayes was born on 7 March 1894 in Nashville, Tennessee.
What was Buddy Hayes's occupation?
Buddy Hayes was a baseball player.
What nationality was Buddy Hayes?
Buddy Hayes was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Buddy Hayes (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Buddy Hayes. https://biography.guide/buddy-hayes-baseball-player/
MLA: "Buddy Hayes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/buddy-hayes-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Buddy Hayes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/buddy-hayes-baseball-player/.
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