About Curtis Henderson
Lived 1911 – 1982 (aged 70). Curtis Henderson was an American baseball player.
Curtis Henderson (November 12, 1911 – January 12, 1982) was an American Negro league baseball shortstop in the 1930s and 1940s.
A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Henderson made his Negro league debut in 1936 with the Homestead Grays and Brooklyn Royal Giants. He went on to play with several teams, and was selected to the 1940 East–West All-Star Game. Henderson served in the US Army during World War II, and returned to finish his professional career in 1946 with the New York Black Yankees. He died in New York, New York in 1982 at age 70.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Curtis Henderson?
American baseball player
When was Curtis Henderson born?
Curtis Henderson was born on 12 November 1911 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
When did Curtis Henderson die?
Curtis Henderson died on 12 January 1982 in New York, New York.
What was Curtis Henderson's occupation?
Curtis Henderson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Curtis Henderson?
Curtis Henderson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Curtis Henderson (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Curtis Henderson. https://biography.guide/curtis-henderson-baseball-player/
MLA: "Curtis Henderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/curtis-henderson-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Curtis Henderson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/curtis-henderson-baseball-player/.
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