About Lefty Phillips
Lived 1918 – 1962 (aged 43–44). Lefty Phillips was an American baseball player.
John William "Lefty" Phillips (May 24, 1917 – October 11, 1962) was an American professional baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues. He played with the Baltimore Elite Giants from 1939 to 1941. His father, Hooty Phillips, also played in the Negro leagues.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lefty Phillips?
American baseball player
When was Lefty Phillips born?
Lefty Phillips was born in 1918 in Nashville, Tennessee.
When did Lefty Phillips die?
Lefty Phillips died on 11 October 1962.
What was Lefty Phillips's occupation?
Lefty Phillips was a baseball player.
What nationality was Lefty Phillips?
Lefty Phillips was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Lefty Phillips (pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lefty Phillips. https://biography.guide/lefty-phillips-baseball-player/
MLA: "Lefty Phillips." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lefty-phillips-baseball-player/.
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