About Eddie Dwight
Lived 1905 – 1975 (aged 70). Eddie Dwight was an American baseball player.
Edward Joseph Dwight Sr. (February 25, 1905 – November 27, 1975) was an American utility player in Negro League baseball from 1925 to 1937. He played mostly for the Kansas City Monarchs.
His son, Ed Dwight, an astronaut trainee, became the oldest person to fly into space. He is also a sculptor.
Dwight died at the age of 70 in Kansas City, Kansas.
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Who was Eddie Dwight?
American Baseball Player
When was Eddie Dwight born?
Eddie Dwight was born on 25 February 1905 in Dalton.
When did Eddie Dwight die?
Eddie Dwight died on 27 November 1975 in Kansas City.
What was Eddie Dwight's occupation?
Eddie Dwight was a baseball player.
What nationality was Eddie Dwight?
Eddie Dwight was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Dwight. https://biography.guide/eddie-dwight/
MLA: "Eddie Dwight." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-dwight/.
Chicago: "Eddie Dwight." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eddie-dwight/.
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