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Verdell Smith 1923 - 2009

Verdell Smith of Russellville, Pope County, AR was born on February 10, 1923, and died at age 86 years old on July 9, 2009.
Verdell Smith
Russellville, Pope County, AR 72802
February 10, 1923
July 9, 2009
Female
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Verdell Smith's History: 1923 - 2009

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  • 02/10
    1923

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    February 10, 1923
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  • 07/9
    2009

    Death

    July 9, 2009
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    Verdell Smith lived 14 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 86.
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In 1923, in the year that Verdell Smith was born, Harlem's Cotton Club opened in New York City. Owned by a bootlegger and gangster, it was a 700 seat speakeasy that catered to a "white only" clientele. But most of the entertainers were African-American and featured some of the best entertainers of the time such as Lena Horne, the Nicholas Brothers, Ethel Waters, and Cab Calloway.
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In 1947, at the age of 24 years old, Verdell was alive 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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