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| Arthur Gilliard | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: July 24, 1887 Opelika, Alabama | |
| Died: December 28, 1950 (aged 63) Opelika, Alabama | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1909, for the Birmingham Giants | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1914, for the Chicago American Giants | |
| Teams | |
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Arthur Lee Gilliard (July 24, 1887 – December 28, 1950) was an American Negro league pitcher between 1909 and 1914.
A native of Opelika, Alabama, Gilliard attended Talladega College. He made his Negro leagues debut in 1909 with the Birmingham Giants, and went on to play for several teams through 1914.[1][2] Gilliard died in his hometown of Opelika in 1950 at age 63.