Quincy Trouppe
Quincy Thomas Trouppe
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2½", Weight 225 lb.
- High School Vashon High School
- Debut April 30, 1952
- Final Game May 10, 1952
- Born December 25, 1912 in Dublin, GA USA
- Died August 12, 1993 in Creve Coeur, MO USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Quincy Trouppe was a catcher for many years in the Negro Leagues, the major leagues, in Mexico and Latin America, and in Canada. He also served as a manager and was a successful amateur boxer.
As a Negro League manager, he led the Cleveland Buckeyes to pennants in 1945 and 1947, winning the World Series in 1945.
He was 39 when he finally appeared in the majors. He published an autobiography in 1977, titled 20 Years Too Soon: Prelude to Major-League Integrated Baseball. It was reprinted in 1995.
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