Howard Weeks

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Howard F. Weeks, born April 7th, 19201 in Arkansas2 , was a professional baseball player from 1946-1954.

Biography

Weeks was the son of Thomas W. Weeks and Jessie Rae (Franks) Weeks. He grew up near Pine Bluff, AR.

During his baseball career, he spent several very successful seasons with Fulton, KY of the Kitty League. He later lived in Fulton and died in South Fulton, TN on October 7th, 1998. He was interred in Restland Memorial Cemetery in Dallas, TX3

Excerpts

"Howard Weeks, slugging outfielder from Pine Bluff, Ark., is the only veteran in the outfit. He is 27 years old and is starting his fourth year in professional baseball . . . Howard Weeks, Pine Bluff, Ark., 27, 5-11 1/2, 165, rightfielder, throws right, bats left, played here last year."4

Stats

Statistics at Baseball-Reference.com.

1 Social Security Death Index
2 1940 U.S. Census
4 Lawton Constitution, 4/25/1948