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Effa Manley
Bats: Unknown • Throws: Unknown
Born: March 27, 1897 in Philadelphia, PA us
Died: April 16, 1981 in Los Angeles, CA
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Pioneer/Executive in 2006.
(Voted by Negro League Committee)
View Effa Manley's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Full Name: Effa Manley
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