Will McMurray explained

Will McMurray
Position:Catcher
Bats:Unknown
Throws:Right
Birth Date:1882 2, mf=yes
Birth Place:St. Louis, Missouri
Death Place:Chicago, Illinois
Debutteam:St. Paul Colored Gophers
Finalteam:West Baden Sprudels
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William Joseph McMurray (February 26, 1882 – January 26, 1945) was an American baseball catcher in the pre-Negro leagues. He played most of his seasons for the St. Paul Colored Gophers and the West Baden Sprudels.

He played with many popular players of the day, including George Shively, Candy Jim Taylor, Chappie Johnson, Dick Wallace, and William Binga.

Notes and References

  1. https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1Wcncq5-bHdc3ZwR3A1ekNseEk "La Crosse Wins Out in Slugging Match" La Crosse Tribune, La Crosse, WI, Monday, May 10, 1909, Page 2, Columns 2 and 3