Dixie Walker (pitcher) explained

Dixie Walker
Bats:Left
Throws:Right
Birth Date:1 June 1887
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 17
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:May 29
Statleague:MLB
Stat1value:25-31
Stat2value:3.52
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:203
Teams:

Ewart Gladstone "Dixie" Walker (June 1, 1887 – November 14, 1965), was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played from to with the Washington Senators. He batted left and threw right-handed. Walker had a 25–31 record in 74 career games.

He was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, and died in Leeds, Alabama. His given names "Ewart Gladstone" would appear to honor William Ewart Gladstone, who served as British prime minister at various junctures between 1868 and 1894.

Walker was the brother of Major Leaguer Ernie Walker, and the father of Major Leaguers Dixie Walker and Harry Walker.[1] Walker is buried in Birmingham's Elmwood Cemetery.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [//www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/walkedi01.shtml Dixie Walker Statistics and History ]. First published 2000 . . 2016 . 2016-04-12.