Nathaniel McClinic (April 26, 1924 – April 3, 2004) was an American Negro league outfielder for the Cleveland Buckeyes between 1946 and 1948.

Nathaniel McClinic
Outfielder
Born: (1924-04-26)April 26, 1924
Silver Creek, Georgia
Died: April 3, 2004(2004-04-03) (aged 79)
Rome, Georgia
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Negro league baseball debut
1946, for the Cleveland Buckeyes
Last appearance
1948, for the Cleveland Buckeyes
Teams

A native of Silver Creek, Georgia, McClinic served in the US Army during World War II.[1] He played three seasons for the Buckeyes, including their 1947 Negro American League championship club.[2] After his baseball career, McClinic served as a police officer in Floyd County, Georgia.[2] He died in Rome, Georgia in 2004 at age 79.

References

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  1. ^ "Negro Leaguers Who Served With The Armed Forces in WWII". baseballinwartime.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Nathaniel McClinic". nlbemuseum.com. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
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