Lorenzo “Piper” Davis

Born: July 3, 1917 in Piper, Alabama
Died: May 21, 1997 in Birmingham, Alabama
Bats: Right Throws: Right
HT: 6-3 WT: 188lb.

Position: 2B

YearTeamABHDTHRAVE.RBIRuns
1947-48Caguas1926316410.3285144
1948-49Caguas316891368.2826653
1949-50Ponce304891483.2935650
Total3812241431821.297173147

On January 11th, 1948, Lorenzo “Piper” Davis, Víctor Pellot Power, and Quincy Trouppe playing for Caguas, hit three consecutive home runs against Juan Carrero from San Juan…most RBI in a season for a 2b with 66 in 1948-49…one of four to play in Puerto Rico and see action with the Harlem Globetrotters.

Photo colorization: Joe Torres

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