About Cecil Cole
Lived 1919 – 2002 (aged 82). Cecil Cole was an American baseball player.
Cecil Edward Cole (September 23, 1919 – June 20, 2002) was an American Negro league pitcher in the 1940s.
A native of Connellsville, Pennsylvania, Cole graduated from Connellsville High School in 1937, and served in the US Army during World War II. He played for the Newark Eagles during their 1946 Negro World Series championship season. Cole went on to become a scout for the Pittsburgh Pirates for 35 years. He died in Connellsville in 2002 at age 82.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Cecil Cole?
American baseball player (1919-2002)
When was Cecil Cole born?
Cecil Cole was born on 23 September 1919 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania.
When did Cecil Cole die?
Cecil Cole died on 20 June 2002 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania.
What was Cecil Cole's occupation?
Cecil Cole was a baseball player.
What nationality was Cecil Cole?
Cecil Cole was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cecil Cole. https://biography.guide/cecil-cole/
MLA: "Cecil Cole." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cecil-cole/.
Chicago: "Cecil Cole." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cecil-cole/.
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