Shirley H. Petway (July 6, 1908 – December 27, 1984) was an American Negro league catcher in the 1930s and 1940s.

Shirley Petway
Catcher
Born: (1908-07-06)July 6, 1908
Nashville, Tennessee
Died: December 27, 1984(1984-12-27) (aged 76)
Chicago, Illinois
Negro league baseball debut
1932, for the Birmingham Black Barons
Last appearance
1944, for the Cleveland Buckeyes
Teams

A native of Nashville, Tennessee, Petway played for several teams between 1932 and 1944, including the Birmingham Black Barons, Detroit Stars, and Cleveland Buckeyes. He died in Chicago, Illinois in 1984 at age 76.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Shirley Petway". seamheads.com. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  2. ^ "Shirley Petway". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
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