About Fred Shepherd
Lived 1923 – 1988 (aged 65). Fred Shepherd was an American baseball player.
Frederick Lee Shepherd (September 16, 1923 – October 8, 1988), nicknamed "Tubhead", was an American Negro league outfielder in the 1940s.
A native of Columbus, Georgia, Shepherd attended Morris Brown College and played for the Atlanta Black Crackers in 1944. He died in Miami, Florida in 1988 at age 65.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Shepherd?
American baseball player
When was Fred Shepherd born?
Fred Shepherd was born on 16 September 1923 in Columbus, Georgia.
When did Fred Shepherd die?
Fred Shepherd died on 8 October 1988 in Miami, Florida.
What was Fred Shepherd's occupation?
Fred Shepherd was a baseball player.
What nationality was Fred Shepherd?
Fred Shepherd was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Shepherd. https://biography.guide/fred-shepherd/
MLA: "Fred Shepherd." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-shepherd/.
Chicago: "Fred Shepherd." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-shepherd/.
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