Lorenza Cobb

Summary

Lorenza Samuel Nathaniel Cobb (February 10, 1888 – January 21, 1953) was an American baseball catcher in the Negro leagues. He played from 1914 to 1920, playing mostly with the St. Louis Giants. After his playing career, he became secretary of the Negro National League.[1] He served in the 804th Pioneer Infantry during World War I.

Lorenza Cobb
Catcher
Born: (1888-02-10)February 10, 1888
Hernando, Mississippi
Died: January 21, 1953(1953-01-21) (aged 64)
Batted: Unknown
Threw: Right
debut
1914, for the Indianapolis ABCs
Last appearance
1920, for the St. Louis Giants
Teams

References edit

  1. ^ Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.

External links edit

  • Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference and Baseball-Reference Black Baseball stats and Seamheads
  • Lorenza Cobb at Find a Grave