Born
on October 20, 1919 in Baltimore, Maryland, Ciscero Thomas Warren was one of
the last battery mates for Josh Gibson.
The 5’9”, 155 left handed Warren was a relief pitcher for the Homestead
Grays in 1946 and 1947. The 1946 season
was the last for Gibson, the Grays Hall of Fame catcher, who died in January of
1947. The last year of Baseball Hall of
Fame outfielder James “Cool Papa” Bell’s career was also 1946 with the
Grays. Warren’s 1947 Grays’ teammates
included Luke Easter and Bob Thurman who both went on to play in the Major
Leagues during the 1950s.
In
1948, Warren played his last season in Negro League baseball with the Memphis
Red Sox.
What Memphis Red Sox teammate of Ciscero Warren went on to hit .293 in a nine year Major League career?
What Memphis Red Sox teammate of Ciscero Warren went on to hit .293 in a nine year Major League career?
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