About Eddie Jefferson
Lived 1922 – 1987 (aged 64). Eddie Jefferson was an American baseball player.
Edward Lawrence Jefferson (November 27, 1922 – February 26, 1987) was an American Negro league pitcher in the 1940s.
A native of Selma, Alabama, Jefferson played for the Philadelphia Stars in 1945 and 1946. In 14 recorded appearances on the mound, he posted a 2–1 record with a 5.53 ERA in 53.2 innings. Jefferson died in Oxon Hill, Maryland in 1987 at age 64.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eddie Jefferson?
American baseball player (1922-1987)
When was Eddie Jefferson born?
Eddie Jefferson was born on 27 November 1922 in Selma, Alabama.
When did Eddie Jefferson die?
Eddie Jefferson died on 26 February 1987 in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
What was Eddie Jefferson's occupation?
Eddie Jefferson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Eddie Jefferson?
Eddie Jefferson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eddie Jefferson (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Jefferson. https://biography.guide/eddie-jefferson-baseball-player/
MLA: "Eddie Jefferson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-jefferson-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Eddie Jefferson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eddie-jefferson-baseball-player/.
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