Career

He was initially an outfield for the Washington Royals. In 1940 Awkard played for the New York Cubans. Awkard was a World World War II veteran.

He was considered to be one of the Negro Leagues finest players.

He was featured in an article in United States of America Today titled "The Name is Awkard, with one West." in 1993. Prior to his death he met with Bill Clinton along with other Negro League Players arranged by Bob Hieronimus.