About Roy Roberts
Lived 1894 – 1964 (aged 69). Roy Roberts was an American baseball player.
Leroy "Everready" Roberts (June 21, 1894 - January 1, 1964) was an American pitcher in baseball's Negro leagues from 1916 to 1934. He played for several teams, but was mostly associated with the Bacharach Giants. In 1921 he spent a season as the ace pitcher of the Columbus Buckeyes, leading the Negro National League in innings pitched and several other categories while compiling a 7-15 record. His primary pitch was the fastball.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roy Roberts?
American baseball player
When was Roy Roberts born?
Roy Roberts was born on 21 June 1894.
When did Roy Roberts die?
Roy Roberts died on 1 January 1964 in New York.
What was Roy Roberts's occupation?
Roy Roberts was a baseball player.
What nationality was Roy Roberts?
Roy Roberts was American.
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· DBpedia: Roy Roberts (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Roberts. https://biography.guide/roy-roberts-baseball-player/
MLA: "Roy Roberts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-roberts-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Roy Roberts." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roy-roberts-baseball-player/.
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