Bill Hoskins (baseball) facts for kids
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| Born: March 14, 1914 Tallahatchie County, Mississippi |
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| Died: March, 1975 | |||
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| 1937, for the St. Louis Stars | |||
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| 1946, for the New York Black Yankees | |||
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William Charles Hoskins (born March 14, 1914 – died March 1975) was a talented American baseball player. People often called him "Big Bill". He played as an outfielder in the Negro leagues during the 1930s and 1940s. He spent most of his career playing for the Baltimore Elite Giants.
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Bill Hoskins: A Baseball Star
Bill Hoskins was a famous baseball player. He played in the Negro leagues. These leagues were special baseball leagues. They were for African American players. This was during a time when they could not play in the major leagues.
Early Life and Career
Bill Hoskins was born in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. He started playing in the Negro leagues in 1937. That year, he played for a few different teams. These included the St. Louis Stars, the Chicago American Giants, and the Detroit Stars.
Playing for the Baltimore Elite Giants
In 1938, Bill joined the Baltimore Elite Giants. This team became his main home. He played for them until 1946. He was a key player for the Giants during these years.
A Postseason Legend
Bill Hoskins holds an amazing record in baseball history. He has the highest batting average in postseason games. A batting average shows how well a player hits the ball. In twelve important playoff games, he hit the ball really well. He batted .487, which means he got 19 hits out of 39 tries. This record includes games from 1937 and 1939.
All-Star Recognition
Bill's great skills were noticed by many. In 1941, he was chosen to play in the East–West All-Star Game. This was a special game. It featured the best players from the Negro leagues. In that game, Bill got one hit in five tries.
Bill Hoskins passed away in March 1975. He was about 60 or 61 years old. He is remembered as a great player from the Negro leagues.
