About Earl Ashby
Born 1921. Earl Ashby is a Cuban baseball player.
Earl Randolph Ashby Powbett (born May 16, 1921) is a Cuban former professional baseball catcher and outfielder in the Negro leagues. He played professionally from 1945 to 1950. Ashby played with the Cleveland Buckeyes, Birmingham Black Barons, Homestead Grays, New York Cubans and the Newark Eagles. He also played in the Provincial League in 1950 with the Drummondville Cubs and the St. Jean Braves.
In June 1955, Ashby Powbett was released from his contract due to "disciplinary reasons". In July, he was a material witness to a manslaughter case in Rochester, New York.
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Who is Earl Ashby?
Negro League Baseball player
When was Earl Ashby born?
Earl Ashby was born on 16 May 1921 in Havana.
What is Earl Ashby's occupation?
Earl Ashby is a baseball player.
What nationality is Earl Ashby?
Earl Ashby is Cuban.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Earl Ashby. https://biography.guide/earl-ashby/
MLA: "Earl Ashby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/earl-ashby/.
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