About Herb Simpson
Lived 1920 – 2015 (aged 94). Herb Simpson was an American baseball player.
Herbert Harold Simpson (August 29, 1920 – January 7, 2015) was an American professional baseball player in the Negro leagues. He played for the Seattle Steelheads in the West Coast Negro Baseball League. He also played for the Birmingham Black Barons and the Chicago American Giants. In the Minor Leagues, he played for the Spokane Indians and the Albuquerque Dukes.
Simpson died in January 2015 in New Orleans. He was 94.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Herb Simpson?
Negro League Baseball player
When was Herb Simpson born?
Herb Simpson was born on 29 August 1920 in Hahnville.
When did Herb Simpson die?
Herb Simpson died on 7 January 2015 in New Orleans.
What was Herb Simpson's occupation?
Herb Simpson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Herb Simpson?
Herb Simpson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herb Simpson. https://biography.guide/herb-simpson/
MLA: "Herb Simpson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herb-simpson/.
Chicago: "Herb Simpson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/herb-simpson/.
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