Dee Moore
Encyclopedia
D. C. Moore was an American
catcher
in Major League Baseball
who played from 1936-1946. In between his playing years, from 1944–1945, he served in the military during World War II
. Born in Hedley, Texas
, he died at age 83 in Williston, North Dakota
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
catcher
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
who played from 1936-1946. In between his playing years, from 1944–1945, he served in the military during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. Born in Hedley, Texas
Hedley, Texas
Hedley is a city in Donley County, Texas, United States. The population was 379 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hedley is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
, he died at age 83 in Williston, North Dakota
Williston, North Dakota
-Demographics:Preliminary data from a 2010 housing study indicates that population has grown by nearly 22 percent over the past decade; the actual increase might be much higher. Williston is in western North Dakota's booming oil patch, and adequate, affordable housing has become a concern. The...
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