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Fennar, Al, 1911-2001

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Fennar, Al, 1911-2001

"Negro league Baseball Player. He was an infielder on six Negro League teams from 1930-1947, such as the Lincoln Giants, the Black Yankees, the Brooklyn Royal Giants and the Cuban Stars. He was a lead off hitter, known for his speed. He was given his nickname ‘Cleffie' by his father and brother, who were musicians at the famous Clef Club in New York. His baseball glove has been displayed at the Negro League memorabilia section at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y. After baseball, he worked for Con Edison in New York. He lectured about baseball, and was instrumental in organizing youth baseball leagues in Englewood, New Jersey."--https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13997683/albertus-fennar

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Cleffie Fennar glove
Object number: B-1985-0432
Fennar, Al, 1911-2001
circa 1931-1940