About Eddie Locke
Lived 1923 – 1992 (aged 69). Eddie Locke was an American baseball player.
Eddie Locke Jr. (January 13, 1923 – March 2, 1992) was an American Negro league outfielder between 1943 and 1950.
A native of Gatesville, Texas, Locke made his Negro leagues debut in 1943 with the Chicago American Giants, Cincinnati Clowns and the Kansas City Monarchs. He went on to play several seasons with the Monarchs, and also played for the New York Black Yankees. Locke played minor league baseball in the 1950s, including stints with the Springfield Giants and Vancouver Capilanos, and three seasons with the Amarillo Gold Sox. He died in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1992 at age 69.
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Who was Eddie Locke?
American baseball player
When was Eddie Locke born?
Eddie Locke was born on 13 January 1923 in Gatesville.
When did Eddie Locke die?
Eddie Locke died on 2 March 1992 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
What was Eddie Locke's occupation?
Eddie Locke was a baseball player.
What nationality was Eddie Locke?
Eddie Locke was American.
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· DBpedia: Eddie Locke (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Locke. https://biography.guide/eddie-locke-baseball-player/
MLA: "Eddie Locke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-locke-baseball-player/.
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