About Red Applegate
Lived 1921 – 1965 (aged 43). Red Applegate was an American baseball player and boxer.
Willis "Red" Applegate (November 4, 1921 – August 1, 1965) was a United States boxer and Negro league baseball player.
Early life
In 1942 at the age of 20, Applegate served in the 92nd Infantry Division in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations during World War II. He was discharged in 1945.
Boxing
His professional boxing career began in 1946 with 4 consecutive wins, 2 by knockout (both in the first round), but he was stopped by Austin Johnson. He won his next fight, and lost the next three. He fought several more fights afterwards. In April 1951, he fought legendary boxer Rocky Marciano for 10 rounds, only to lose by decision. Overall, he compiled a record of 11-16-2 (4 KO). His boxing career ended in 1951 after suffering a detached retina.
Negro league baseball
In 1947, he briefly pitched for the Newark Eagles of the Negro National League.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Red Applegate?
American boxer (1921-1965)
When was Red Applegate born?
Red Applegate was born on 4 November 1921 in Newark.
When did Red Applegate die?
Red Applegate died on 1 October 1965.
What was Red Applegate's occupation?
Red Applegate was a baseball player and boxer.
What nationality was Red Applegate?
Red Applegate was American.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Red Applegate. https://biography.guide/red-applegate/
MLA: "Red Applegate." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/red-applegate/.
Chicago: "Red Applegate." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/red-applegate/.
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