Edward L. Hill Buffalo Soldier (c. mid 1930’s)

Edward L. “Eddie” Hill was from Poughkeepsie, New York. He joined the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 10^thCalvary Unit (Buffalo Soldiers) in the early 1930’s. He had the rank of private during his military career. In addition to his career in the military, Hill was also an outstanding athlete. He excelled in baseball, football and basketball. During the 1930’s some of the teams that Eddie Hill played for were: 

Baseball:                   10^th Calvary (Buffalo Soldiers)

                               Schwartz (Newburgh Twilight League)

                               Recreations

                               Mohawks

Football:                    10^th Calvary (Buffalo Soldiers)

Basketball:                 10^th Calvary (Buffalo Soldiers)

                                Eddie Hill’s All-Stars   

As a baseball player, Hill played first base and pitched on occasions. He was regarded as an outstanding fielder and good hitter, usually batting at the top of the order. Before he injured his hand, Eddie was an outstanding quarterback on the football field. On the basketball court, Hill played guard and led the 10^th Calvary – Buffalo Soldier team. He even had his own independent basketball team called the Eddie Hill All-Stars.