John N. Avery (February 16, 1913 – January 10, 1977) was an
American
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baseball
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pitcher
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in the
Negro leagues
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. He played with the
New York Black Yankees
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in 1946,
1947
and 1948.
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Early life and career
Prior to his Negro league career, Avery pitched for the Colored All-Stars of
Plainfield, New Jersey
Plainfield is a city in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, known by its nickname as "The Queen City." 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.
[Courier News staff (August 3, 1942)]
"Marinos Win Over Stars, 10-2"
''The Courier News. p. 13. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
In 1954, Avery managed the Plainfield Barons of the City Twilight Baseball League.
References
Further reading
* Govlick, George (June 12, 1954)
"Motormen Beat Barons, Tie Dreiers for Lead" ''Plainfield Courier-News''. p. 10
* Wiggins, E.T., photo (October 20, 1960)
"NPHS Dedicates Memorial Flagpole; Dedicate Flag Pole" ''Plainfield Courier-News''. p. 21
* Sweeney, Mike (June 13, 1972)
"Vandalism on increase, boro school head says" ''The Plainfield Courier-News''. p. 17
External links
an
Seamheads
1913 births
1977 deaths
Baseball players from Union County, New Jersey
New York Black Yankees players
African-American baseball managers
People from Cranford, New Jersey
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