American Poet,Singer,Actress and Director born 1928.Books->'The Black Family Pledge','Insomniac','Preacher Dont Send Me','Song for the Old Ones','Brave and Startling Truth','I Know Why Cage Bird Sings',Movie->'How to Make an American Quilt'
MLB relief pitcher from 1950-56 with Cardinals and Reds. Best seasons in 1951 went 5-5 with 11 saves and 3.20 ERA and in 1954 with 5 wins and 20 saves and an ERA of 2.67