William Washington (baseball)

William Washington (born 1885) was a Negro Leagues catcher for several years before the founding of the first Negro National League.

William Washington
Catcher
Born: 1885
Unknown
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown
debut
1906, for the Chicago Union Giants
Last appearance
1911, for the Chicago Giants
Teams

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.

References

  • Negro league and Cuban League statistics and player information from Seamheads.com
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