Lefty Bowers

Norman Otis "Lefty" Bowers, also listed as Chuck Bowers, and Jimmy Bowers, was an American baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues. He played with the Baltimore [Black Sox] in 1926 and 1927.

Career

Bowers attended Richmond [High School (Richmond, Virginia)|Richmond High School] in Richmond, Virginia, and at age 17, he received a tryout with the Baltimore Black Sox. He made his debut in the final game of a series against the Cuban Stars (East). He allowed five hits in six innings, with the game being called at that point due to darkness. He then earned a contract, and pitched in at least five recorded games over two seasons with Baltimore.