Rap Dixon

Herbert Alphonso Dixon

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 185 lb.

• Debut 1924
• Final Game 1937
• Born September 15, 1902 in Kingston, GA USA
• Died July 20, 1944 in Detroit, MI USA

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Biographical Information

Five-Tool outfielder Rap Dixon played in the Negro Leagues from 1922 to 1937, notably for the Harrisburg Giants and Baltimore Black Sox. His career was cut short by illness and injuries, and he died at the age of 41. He is the brother of Paul Dixon.

Notable Achievements

• 2-time All-Star (1933 & 1934)
• ECL Slugging Percentage Leader (1928)
• ECL OPS Leader (1928)
• ECL Hits Leader (1928)
• ECL Total Bases Leader (1928)
• ECL Triples Leader (1928)
• ECL Home Runs Leader (1928)
• 2-time League RBI Leader (1928/ECL & 1929/ANL)
• ECL Bases on Balls Leader (1928)
• 2-time League Stolen Bases Leader (1928/ECL & 1929/ANL)

Year-By-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1934	Baltimore Black Sox	Negro National League	4-9	5th	Baltimore Black Sox

Related Sites

• Rap Dixon at the SABR Bio Project
• BR Manager page