Hal King was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1974, as a catcher for the Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, and Cincinnati Reds. He then played for the Saltillo Saraperos of the Mexican League from 1975-1979.
Son of Andrew King and May Bell Smith.
Hal was one of 14 children, nine of whom were boys. Four of his brothers also played baseball seriously, including Johnnie and Nate.
In 1950 Hal King was age 6, living in Fort Pierce, St. Lucie, Florida. The head of household was Andrew King, age 43, born in Georgia. He was married and a farm truck driver. Andrew's wife was Mabell King, age 38, b Georgia and a farm helper. Coy King was age 18 b Florida. Bernice King was age 16 b Florida. Andrew King Jr. was age 14 b Florida. Betty J King was age 11 b Florida. Eddie L. King was age 9 b Florida. Johnnie L King was age 9 b Florida. Rosanna King was age 7. Hal King was age 6. Nathaniel King was age 3, born in New York. Caesar King was age 1 b New York. Bobby King was an infant b New York.[1]
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