Bill Force facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bill Force |
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| Born: July 17, 1895 Walker County, Georgia |
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| Died: April 2, 1969 (aged 73) Norfolk, Virginia |
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| 1921, Detroit Stars | |||
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| 1930, Brooklyn Royal Giants | |||
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| Win–loss record | 60–52 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.21 | ||
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William "Buddie" Force (July 17, 1895 – April 2, 1969) was an American left-handed pitcher in baseball's Negro leagues. He played for the Detroit Stars (1921–1923), Baltimore Black Sox (1924–1929), and Brooklyn Royal Giants (1930) and compiled a career record of 60–52 with a 4.21 earned run average and 506 strikeouts in 1,044-1/3 innings pitched. He pitched a no-hitter against St. Louis on June 27, 1922. Force was born in Walker County, Georgia, in 1895. He died in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1969 at age 73.
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