Henry E. Nears (April 17, 1907 – October 16, 1974), nicknamed "Red", was an American Negro league outfielder in the 1940s.

Henry Nears
Outfielder
Born: (1907-04-17)April 17, 1907
Checotah, Oklahoma
Died: October 16, 1974(1974-10-16) (aged 67)
Austin, Texas
Negro league baseball debut
1940, for the Memphis Red Sox
Last appearance
1940, for the Memphis Red Sox
Teams

A native of Checotah, Oklahoma, Nears played for the Memphis Red Sox in 1940. In five recorded games, he posted five hits in 12 plate appearances.[1][2] Nears died in Austin, Texas in 1974 at age 67.

References

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  1. ^ "Henry Nears". seamheads.com. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  2. ^ "Henry Nears". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
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