About Eddie Reed
Lived 1929 – 2009 (aged 79). Eddie Reed was an American baseball player.
Edward Lee Reed (October 12, 1929 – January 25, 2009) was an American Negro league outfielder for the Memphis Red Sox in the 1950s.
A native of Straven, Alabama, Reed served in the US Army prior to his professional baseball career. Reed was selected to represent Memphis in the 1953 East–West All-Star Game. He continued to play minor league baseball through 1962. Reed died in Great Falls, Montana in 2009 at age 79.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eddie Reed?
American baseball player
When was Eddie Reed born?
Eddie Reed was born on 12 October 1929 in Straven, Alabama.
When did Eddie Reed die?
Eddie Reed died on 25 January 2009 in Great Falls, Montana.
What was Eddie Reed's occupation?
Eddie Reed was a baseball player.
What nationality was Eddie Reed?
Eddie Reed was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eddie Reed (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Reed. https://biography.guide/eddie-reed/
MLA: "Eddie Reed." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-reed/.
Chicago: "Eddie Reed." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eddie-reed/.
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