About Charles Ruffin
Lived 1912 – 1970 (aged 58). Charles Ruffin was an American baseball player.
Charles Leon Ruffin (February 11, 1912 – August 14, 1970) was an American catcher in Negro league baseball. He played for the Brooklyn Eagles, Newark Eagles, Pittsburgh Crawfords, and Philadelphia Stars between 1935 and 1946.
A native of Portsmouth, Virginia, Ruffin served in the US Navy during World War II. He died in Portsmouth in 1970 at age 58.
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Who was Charles Ruffin?
American baseball player (1912-1970)
When was Charles Ruffin born?
Charles Ruffin was born on 11 February 1912 in Portsmouth.
When did Charles Ruffin die?
Charles Ruffin died on 14 August 1970 in Portsmouth.
What was Charles Ruffin's occupation?
Charles Ruffin was a baseball player.
What nationality was Charles Ruffin?
Charles Ruffin was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Ruffin. https://biography.guide/charles-ruffin/
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