About Vernon Riddick
Lived 1917 – 1979 (aged 62). Vernon Riddick was an American baseball player.
Vernon Walter Riddick (January 1, 1917 – March 12, 1979), nicknamed "Big Six", was an American Negro league infielder.
A native of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Riddick made his Negro leagues debut in 1939 with the Newark Eagles, and played again for Newark in 1941. He died in Norfolk, Virginia in 1979 at age 62.
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Who was Vernon Riddick?
American baseball player
When was Vernon Riddick born?
Vernon Riddick was born on 1 January 1917 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
When did Vernon Riddick die?
Vernon Riddick died on 12 March 1979 in Norfolk, Virginia.
What was Vernon Riddick's occupation?
Vernon Riddick was a baseball player.
What nationality was Vernon Riddick?
Vernon Riddick was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vernon Riddick. https://biography.guide/vernon-riddick/
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