About Ernest Scott
Lived 1906 – 1947 (aged 40). Ernest Scott was an American baseball player.
Ernest Edward "Joe" Scott (November 16, 1906 – May 2, 1947) was an American Negro league first baseman in the 1920s and 1930s.
A native of Ohio County, Kentucky, Scott made his Negro leagues debut in 1927 with the Memphis Red Sox. He went on to play for several teams, finishing his career in 1938 with the Indianapolis ABCs. Scott died in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1947 at age 40.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ernest Scott?
American baseball player
When was Ernest Scott born?
Ernest Scott was born on 16 November 1906.
When did Ernest Scott die?
Ernest Scott died on 2 May 1947.
What was Ernest Scott's occupation?
Ernest Scott was a baseball player.
What nationality was Ernest Scott?
Ernest Scott was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Scott (1930s first baseman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernest Scott. https://biography.guide/ernest-scott/
MLA: "Ernest Scott." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ernest-scott/.
Chicago: "Ernest Scott." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ernest-scott/.
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