William Washington (baseball) explained

William Washington
Position:Catcher
Bats:Unknown
Throws:Unknown
Birth Date:1885
Birth Place:Unknown
Debutyear:1906
Debutteam:Chicago Union Giants
Finalyear:1911
Finalteam:Chicago Giants
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William Washington (born 1885) was an American Negro leagues catcher for several years before the founding of the first Negro National League.

In 1909, Washington played catcher for all but one game in a 56-game tour with the Chicago Union Giants. The Giants won all but 10 games in that 56-game tour.[1] During that tour, he caught for Clarence Lytle, Jimmie Lyons, Bennie Lyons, Harry Hyde, Mack Ramsey, and Wesley Prior.

Notes and References

  1. https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1Wcncq5-bHdSlRualo5NUpjZVk "Chicago Union Giants Close Successful Trip" Indianapolis Freeman, Indianapolis, IN, September 25, 1909, Page 7, Columns 3 and 4