About Skip Avery
Skip Avery was a baseball player.
John N. Avery (February 16, 1913 – January 10, 1977) was an American professional baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues. He played with the New York Black Yankees in 1946, 1947 and 1948.
Early life and career Prior to his Negro league career, Avery pitched for the Colored All-Stars of Plainfield, New Jersey in 1936, and for the Marino A.C. of Plainfield from 1941 through 1942. During the latter season, he also played second base in at least one game.
In 1954, Avery managed the Plainfield Barons of the City Twilight Baseball League.
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Who was Skip Avery?
baseball player
When was Skip Avery born?
Skip Avery was born in Cranford, New Jersey.
When did Skip Avery die?
Skip Avery died on 10 January 1977 in Plainfield, New Jersey.
What was Skip Avery's occupation?
Skip Avery was a baseball player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Skip Avery. https://biography.guide/skip-avery/
MLA: "Skip Avery." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/skip-avery/.
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