| Richard King | |
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| First baseman | |
| Born: (1904-09-15)September 15, 1904 Jacksonville, Florida | |
| Died: December 29, 1966(1966-12-29) (aged 62) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
| Batted: RightThrew: Right | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1943, for the Cincinnati Clowns | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1948, for the Indianapolis Clowns | |
| Teams | |
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Richard Elmer "King Tut" King (September 15, 1904 - December 29, 1966) was an American professional baseball first baseman in the Negro leagues. He played with the Cincinnati/Indianapolis Clowns in 1943, 1945, and 1948.
King was known more for performing pantomime comedy acts than his playing ability. He often worked alongside dwarf Spec Bebop, where the two performed a rowboat routine. King was also known for his oversized first baseman's mitt. He eventually transitioned away from playing altogether, but remained associated with the Clowns until his retirement in 1959.
References
- "Richard King Seamheads profile". seamheads.com. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
- Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference and Seamheads
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