About Zearlee Maxwell
Lived 1902 – 1957 (aged 54). Zearlee Maxwell was an American baseball player.
Zearlee Maxwell (August 16, 1902 – April 18, 1957), nicknamed "Jiggs", was an American Negro league third baseman in the 1930s.
A native of Cleburne, Texas, Maxwell made his Negro leagues debut in 1937 with the Memphis Red Sox, and played with Memphis again the following season. He died in his hometown of Cleburne in 1957 at age 54.
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Who was Zearlee Maxwell?
American baseball player (1902-1957)
When was Zearlee Maxwell born?
Zearlee Maxwell was born on 16 August 1902 in Cleburne, Texas.
When did Zearlee Maxwell die?
Zearlee Maxwell died on 18 April 1957 in Cleburne, Texas.
What was Zearlee Maxwell's occupation?
Zearlee Maxwell was a baseball player.
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Zearlee Maxwell was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Zearlee Maxwell. https://biography.guide/zearlee-maxwell/
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