Artis Demery

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Artis Demery
"Poor Man's Satchell Paige"
Bat/Throw: L/R
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160
Born: 1914-?-? at Indian Territory (US)
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Artis Demery was a professional player.

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Personal

  • Resided in Fresno, California in 1953 and in Wasco, California in 1954.
  • Self-identified as being of African-American ancestry.
  • Baseball ambition is to "pitch as long as I can".
  • Was married with eight children in 1953, nine children in 1954.

Pre-professional career

  • Pitched in the Negro professional leagues for many years.
  • Was Roy Campanella's roommate in 1941 with the Baltimore Elite Giants.

Achievements

  • In 1949 he pitched in all eight games for the Bakersfield Spuds in the California state semi-pro tournament, winning six while losing only one. The six wins in a state tourney is a record.
  • Tied for the lead for most shutouts by a pitcher with 3 in the 1953 California League.

Sources

  • 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).
  • 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).


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