What is Sam Jethroe's full name?
Samuel Jethroe
Sam Jethroe nickname(s):
Jet
Sam Jethroe date of birth:
January 23, 1917
How old was Sam Jethroe when died?
84
Where was Sam Jethroe born?
Lowndes County, MS
When did Sam Jethroe die?
June 16, 2001
Where did Sam Jethroe die?
Erie, PA
How tall is Sam Jethroe?
6' 1" (185 cm)
How much does Sam Jethroe weigh?
178 lbs (80.7 kg)
What is Sam Jethroe nationality?
American
Where did Sam Jethroe go to school?
Lincoln (East St. Louis, IL)
What is Sam Jethroe's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
Samuel Jethroe, nicknamed "The Jet" (January 20, 1918 – June 18, 2001), was an American center fielder in Negro league and Major League Baseball. With the Cincinnati & Cleveland Buckeyes he won a pair of batting titles, hit .340 over seven seasons from 1942 to 1948, and helped the team to two pennants and the 1945 Negro World Series title. He was named the National League's Rookie of the Year in 1950 with the Boston Braves, and led the NL in stolen bases in his first two seasons.