About Kid Lowe
Lived 1900 – 1988 (aged 88). Kid Lowe was an American baseball player.
William McKinley Lowe (July 27, 1900 – November 19, 1988), nicknamed "Kid", was an American Negro league third baseman who played from 1921 to 1931 for the Indianapolis ABCs, Detroit Stars, Memphis Red Sox, and Nashville Elite Giants.
A native of Mobile, Alabama, Lowe coached baseball at Booker T. Washington High School after his playing career had ended. In 1937, he formed his own semi-pro barnstorming team, which featured such notable players as Verdell Mathis.
Lowe died in Memphis, Tennessee in 1988 at age 88.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kid Lowe?
American baseball player (1900-1988)
When was Kid Lowe born?
Kid Lowe was born on 27 July 1900 in Mobile.
When did Kid Lowe die?
Kid Lowe died on 19 November 1988 in Memphis, Tennessee.
What was Kid Lowe's occupation?
Kid Lowe was a baseball player.
What nationality was Kid Lowe?
Kid Lowe was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kid Lowe. https://biography.guide/kid-lowe/
MLA: "Kid Lowe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kid-lowe/.
Chicago: "Kid Lowe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kid-lowe/.
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