About Luther Clifford
Lived 1924 – 1990 (aged 66). Luther Clifford was an American baseball player.
Luther Franklin Clifford Jr. (January 16, 1924 – May 4, 1990), nicknamed "Shanty", was an American Negro league catcher in the 1940s.
A native of Clairton, Pennsylvania, Clifford attended Clairton High School. He played for the Homestead Grays during their 1948 Negro World Series championship season. Clifford went on to play minor league baseball in the Mandak League with the Brandon Grays in 1952. He died in Brantford, Ontario in 1990 at age 66.
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Who was Luther Clifford?
American baseball player (1924-1990)
When was Luther Clifford born?
Luther Clifford was born on 16 January 1924 in Clairton, Pennsylvania.
When did Luther Clifford die?
Luther Clifford died on 4 May 1990 in Brantford, Ontario.
What was Luther Clifford's occupation?
Luther Clifford was a baseball player.
What nationality was Luther Clifford?
Luther Clifford was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Luther Clifford. https://biography.guide/luther-clifford/
MLA: "Luther Clifford." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/luther-clifford/.
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