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Name:    Trouppe, Quincy
Profession:  Athlete
Category:  African-American Experience
Born/Started:    1912
Died/Ended:    1993
Description:    Quincy Trouppe was a catcher for the St. Louis Stars baseball team (Negro National League) and was also the first African American scout for the St. Louis Cardinals. His autobiography is titled, 20 Years Too Soon.



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