About Ken Sears
Lived 1917 – 1968 (aged 51). Ken Sears was an American baseball player.
Kenneth Eugene Sears (July 6, 1917 – July 17, 1968) was an American professional baseball catcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the and seasons. He played with the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Browns. He had a .282 career batting average in 67 career games and batted left and threw right-handed. He played college baseball at the University of Alabama.
He played in the minor leagues for 8 seasons with the Amsterdam Rugmakers, Norfolk Tars, Newark Bears, Kansas City Blues, San Antonio Missions, Little Rock Travelers and Borger Gassers.
Sears was the son of Ziggy Sears, an MLB umpire.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ken Sears?
American baseball player (1917-1968)
When was Ken Sears born?
Ken Sears was born on 6 July 1917 in Streator.
When did Ken Sears die?
Ken Sears died on 17 July 1968 in Bridgeport.
What was Ken Sears's occupation?
Ken Sears was a baseball player.
What nationality was Ken Sears?
Ken Sears was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ken Sears (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ken Sears. https://biography.guide/ken-sears/
MLA: "Ken Sears." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ken-sears/.
Chicago: "Ken Sears." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ken-sears/.
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