Bruce Petway

Bruce Franklin Petway

• Bats Both, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 159 lb.

• Debut 1920
• Final Game 1925
• Born December 23, 1885 in Nashville, TN USA
• Died June 28, 1941 in Chicago, IL USA

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Biographical Information

Bruce Petway was one of the top catchers in the early years of the Negro Leagues. He played primarily for the Chicago American Giants and the Detroit Stars. His brother Howard Petway had a brief career.

Year-By-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1922	Detroit Stars	Negro National League	50-34	4th	Detroit Stars
1923	Detroit Stars	Negro National League	41-30	3rd	Detroit Stars
1924	Detroit Stars	Negro National League	35-31	3rd	Detroit Stars
1925	Detroit Stars	Negro National League	56-44	4th	Detroit Stars

Related Sites

• Bruce Petway at the SABR Bio Project
• BR Manager page