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John Poko 1919 - 1997

John Poko of McKeesport, Allegheny County, PA was born on August 30, 1919, and died at age 78 years old on September 4, 1997.
John Poko
McKeesport, Allegheny County, PA 15132
August 30, 1919
September 4, 1997
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John Poko's History: 1919 - 1997

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  • 08/30
    1919

    Birthday

    August 30, 1919
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Allegheny County, Pennsylvania United States
  • Early Life & Education

    2 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 33101728 Enlisted: October 11, 1941 in Ft George G Meade Maryland Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men)
  • Professional Career

    Waiters And Waitresses, Except Private Family
  • 09/4
    1997

    Death

    September 4, 1997
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1919, in the year that John Poko was born, the "Black Sox Scandal" rocked baseball fans during the World Series. Eight players on the Chicago White Sox were accused of throwing the World Series, thus allowing the Cincinnati Reds to win, and making money off of the losses. All of the players were found not guilty by a jury but the fallout lasted for decades. The players were banned from baseball even though they were found innocent.
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In 1947, he was 28 years old when on April 15th, Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, playing first base. He was the first black man to play in the Major Leagues. Since the 1880's, professional baseball had been segregated and blacks played in the "Negro leagues". He went on to play for 10 years.
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