Speed Whatley Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

David Samuel Whatley, known as 'Speed', was an American outfielder in the Negro leagues during the 1930s and 1940s. Born on November 10, 1914, in Griffin, Georgia, he debuted with the Birmingham Black Barons in 1937, achieving a remarkable .428 batting average. He played for the Homestead Grays from 1939 to 1942 and enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II. Whatley returned to play for the Grays in 1944, contributing to their Negro World Series championship. He passed away on March 13, 1961, at the age of 46.

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Meaning of the name - Speed

rapid movement, velocity

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November 10, 1914 Facts

Generation Group

Speed Whatley belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Griffin

Place of Death: Oakland, California

Occupation: baseball player

Employers: Birmingham Black Barons | Homestead Grays | New York Black Yankees

Awards Received: Led Negro American League in batting average (.428)

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.