Dick Phillips (Negro Leagues)

Richard Albaso Phillips, Jr.

• Born November 21, 1930 in Georgia USA
• Died July 15, 2006 in Georgia USA

Biographical Information

Dick Phillips was a pitcher in the last years of the Negro Leagues. He was with the Kansas City Monarchs when he was picked to start the 1952 East-West Game. He allowed one run, two walks and three hits in three innings, fanning one, in a 7-3 win. He got the decision.

Sources

• Black Baseball's National Showcase by Larry Lester
• NLBPA