Melvin Sykes - Seamheads Negro Leagues Database

Melvin Sykes



Melvin Elijah Sykes


Born: January 10, 1901 in Decatur, AL
Died: March 1984 in Decatur, AL
          (83 years old)

Bats: R
Throws: R
Ht: 6'0"
Wt: 164
Biographical
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Notes:


• College: Morehouse College (Atlanta, GA) , Atlanta Baptist College (Atlanta, GA)
• Buried: Sykes Cemetery (Decatur, AL)
• Relatives: Doc Sykes (Brother)


Fielding Breakdown by Position

Multi-Stint Seasons:



C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF PH PR P
Team Lg Pos
ECL
25
LF
8
1.6
2
0.5
1
-0.1
1
2
-
8
1.6
2
0.5
1
-0.1
 
Team Lg Pos
1
New York Lincoln Giants
-
2
0.5
1
Hilldale Club
-
8
1.6
1
-0.1

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