Jake Sanders

James E. Sanders

• Bats Left, Throws Right

• High School Fairfield Industrial High School

• Born August 31, 1934 in Fairfield, AL USA
• Died May 10, 2021 in Birmingham, AL USA

Biographical Information

Jake Sanders was an outfielder in the dying days of the Negro Leagues. From 1956-1959, he played for the Detroit Stars and Kansas City Monarchs. He played for the East in the 1959 East-West Game. He was noted for his speed and defense. He later worked for Kelly Manufacturing for 20 years and owned and operated Jake's Lawn Care.

Sources: Baseball in Living Color, NLB eMuseum, WBHM