About Tiny Baldwin
Lived 1904 – 1959 (aged 55). Tiny Baldwin was an American baseball player.
Robert West "Tiny" Baldwin (February 16, 1904 – May 14, 1959) was an American professional baseball shortstop and second baseman in the Negro leagues. He played from 1921 to 1926 with the Cleveland Tate Stars, Indianapolis ABCs, Cleveland Elites, and Detroit Stars.
Biography
After retiring from baseball, Baldwin worked as a district distributor for the Parker House Sausage Company of Chicago. He died at Indianapolis General Hospital on May 14, 1959, and was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery and Arboretum in Section 41, Lot 11 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tiny Baldwin?
American baseball player (1904–1959)
When was Tiny Baldwin born?
Tiny Baldwin was born on 16 February 1904 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
When did Tiny Baldwin die?
Tiny Baldwin died on 14 May 1959 in Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital.
What was Tiny Baldwin's occupation?
Tiny Baldwin was a baseball player.
What nationality was Tiny Baldwin?
Tiny Baldwin was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tiny Baldwin. https://biography.guide/tiny-baldwin/
MLA: "Tiny Baldwin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tiny-baldwin/.
Chicago: "Tiny Baldwin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tiny-baldwin/.
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