About Roy Sanders
Lived 1892 – 1950 (aged 57). Roy Sanders was an American baseball player.
Roy Garvin Sanders, nicknamed "Butch", (August 1, 1892 – January 17, 1950) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. In 1917, Sanders was purchased from the Kansas City Blues of the American Association by the Cincinnati Reds and would play with the team that season. Later that year, Sanders returned to Kansas City when the Blues purchased him from the Reds. Not long after, Sanders was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates to complete a deal that included Fritz Mollwitz.
He played at the collegiate level at William Jewell College.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roy Sanders?
American baseball player (1892-1950)
When was Roy Sanders born?
Roy Sanders was born on 1 August 1892 in Stafford.
When did Roy Sanders die?
Roy Sanders died on 17 January 1950 in Kansas City.
What was Roy Sanders's occupation?
Roy Sanders was a baseball player.
What nationality was Roy Sanders?
Roy Sanders was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Roy Sanders (National League pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Sanders. https://biography.guide/roy-sanders/
MLA: "Roy Sanders." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-sanders/.
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