Jim Colzie

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James Colzie

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 155 lb.

• Born June 12, 1920 in Montezuma, GA USA

Jim Colzie pitched in the Negro Leagues for the Indianapolis Clowns. He made appearances before World War II briefly. He served in the US Military from 1942-1945. He then returned to the Clowns, going 4-0 in 1946 and 3-3 the next season. He continued until 1952, also pitching for the Atlanta Black Crackers.

Colzie worked in Little League and was a semipro umpire after his playing career ended. He also taught history and math at the junior high school level.

His son Neal Colzie played in the NFL from 1975-1983, making 25 interceptions as a safety and once leading the Conference in punt return yardage.

[edit] Sources

• Baseball in Wartime bio
• The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues by James Riley
• The Complete Book of Baseball's Negro Leagues by John Holway