About Rufus Ligon
Lived 1903 – 1992 (aged 89). Rufus Ligon was an American baseball player.
Rufus Charles Ligon (May 6, 1903 – September 24, 1992) was an American Negro league pitcher in the 1930s and 1940s.
A native of Cameron, Texas, Ligon made his Negro leagues debut in 1932 with the Little Rock Grays and in 1944 played with the Memphis Red Sox. He played for Memphis again the following season. He died in Dunlay, Texas in 1992 at age 89.
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Who was Rufus Ligon?
American baseball player (1903-1992)
When was Rufus Ligon born?
Rufus Ligon was born on 6 May 1903 in Cameron, Texas.
When did Rufus Ligon die?
Rufus Ligon died on 24 September 1992 in Dunlay, Texas.
What was Rufus Ligon's occupation?
Rufus Ligon was a baseball player.
What nationality was Rufus Ligon?
Rufus Ligon was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rufus Ligon. https://biography.guide/rufus-ligon/
MLA: "Rufus Ligon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rufus-ligon/.
Chicago: "Rufus Ligon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rufus-ligon/.
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