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From SABR Encyclopedia

RAP DIXON

Herbert Albert (Rap) Bat/Throw: R/R Height: 6’ 1” Weight: 183 Born: September 2, 1902 at Kingston, GA (US) Died: July 20, 1944 at Detroit, MI (US)

Rap Dixon played rightfield in the greatest outfield to play on any team, in any league or in any era in the history of the game. From 1924 through 1927, Dixon was teamed with centerfielder Oscar Charleston (HOF, 1976) and leftfielder Fats Jenkins in the outfield of the Harrisburg Giants of the Eastern Colored League.

Rap Dixon is buried in Historic Midland Cemetery located just outside of his home in Steelton, PA. His grave is marked by both a family gravestone and a marker extolling his triumphs on the ball field.