Bubba Morton

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Bubba Morton
Wycliffe Nathaniel Morton
Bat/Throw: R/R
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 175
Born: 1931-12-13 at Washington, DC (US)
Died: 2006-1-14 at Seattle, WA (US)
Interred: Buried at sea
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Bubba Morton was a professional player.

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Personal

  • Resided in Washington, DC in 1955.
  • Self-identified as being of African-American ancestry.
  • Listed his hobbies as music and model building.

Pre-professional career

  • Graduated from Armstrong Technical High School in 1950.
  • Attended Howard University during the off-season.
    • Played varsity baseball and football at Howard University.
  • Signed to his first contract by Pete Haley of the Detroit Tigers.

Outside of baseball

  • Served in the U. S. Coast Guard for four years.

Source

  • 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).


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