Manley, Effa, 1897-1981

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Birth 1897-03-27

Death 1981-04-16

Biographical notes:

Effa Manley was co-owner of the Newark Eagles of the Negro Leagues. Cliff Kachline wrote and edited for The Sporting News (1943-1967). He was Public Relations Director for the North American Soccer League from 1967 to mid-1969. He than became Historian for the Baseball Hall of Fame (1969-1982) and after leaving the Hall he was Executive Director of SABR from 1969-1985.

From the description of Letter, 1973, April 11. (National Baseball Hall of Fame). WorldCat record id: 45557623

Co-owner, with her husband Abraham Manley, of the Newark Eagles baseball team in the Negro League; first female co-owner and business manager of a baseball team.

From the description of Effa Manley collection of Negro baseball, 1938-1977. (Fisk University). WorldCat record id: 70972590