| Rutledge Pearson | |
|---|---|
 Pearson on cover of Jet magazine, 1964 | |
| First baseman | |
| Born: September 9, 1929 | |
| Died: May, 1967 | |
| Teams | |
Rutledge Henry Pearson (September 9, 1929–May 1967) was an educator, civil rights leader and human rights activist. He also was a Negro league baseball player in his early years.