About Leon Boles
Lived 1887 – 1914 (aged 26). Leon Boles was an American baseball player.
Leon Boles (September 25, 1887 – April 26, 1914) was an American Negro league catcher in the 1910s.
A native of Missouri, Boles played for the Leland Giants in 1911. In four recorded games, he posted one hit in 16 plate appearances. Boles died in Chicago, Illinois in 1914 at age 26.
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Who was Leon Boles?
American baseball player (1887-1914)
When was Leon Boles born?
Leon Boles was born on 25 September 1887 in Missouri.
When did Leon Boles die?
Leon Boles died on 26 April 1914 in Chicago, Illinois.
What was Leon Boles's occupation?
Leon Boles was a baseball player.
What nationality was Leon Boles?
Leon Boles was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leon Boles. https://biography.guide/leon-boles/
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