Edgar Wesley
Edgar Wooded Wesley (May 2, 1891 – July 12, 1966) was a Negro league first baseman for a few years before the founding of the first Negro National League, and playing in its first few seasons.
| Edgar Wesley | |
|---|---|
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| First baseman | |
| Born: May 2, 1891 Waco, Texas | |
| Died: July 12, 1966 (aged 75) Austin, Texas | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| debut | |
| 1917, for the Texas All Stars | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1931, for the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants | |
| Career statistics | |
| Batting average | .324 |
| Hits | 607 |
| Home runs | 82 |
| Runs batted in | 403 |
| Stolen bases | 47 |
| Teams | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
Wesley played most seasons for the Detroit Stars.[1] His last known games were played for the Bacharach Giants in 1931.
Wesley died in Austin, Texas in 1966 at age 75.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference and Baseball-Reference Black Baseball stats and Seamheads
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