Bill Lindsay (pitcher) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bill Lindsay |
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| Born: June 12, 1891 Lexington, Missouri |
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| Died: September 1, 1914 (aged 23) Chicago, Illinois |
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William Lindsay (June 12, 1891 – September 1, 1914) was a skilled baseball pitcher. He played in the Negro leagues during the early 1900s. People knew him by his cool nicknames: "The Kansas Cyclone" and "Lightning". Bill Lindsay was a promising player whose career ended too soon.
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Bill Lindsay: A Baseball Star
Early Days and First Pitches
Bill Lindsay was born on June 12, 1891. His hometown was Lexington, Missouri. He started playing baseball at a very young age. Records show he began playing ball when he was just 14 years old in 1905.
At 18, he joined the Kansas City Giants. This team was based in Kansas City, Kansas. He played with them for two years, showing off his pitching talent.
Playing for Different Teams
In 1910, Bill Lindsay moved to a new team. He joined the Leland Giants. He stayed with them for a short time. A court battle later caused the Leland Giants team to split up.
After that, Lindsay moved to the Chicago American Giants. He played for this team until 1914. During the California Winter Leagues, some writers praised his skills. One writer said Lindsay and catcher Bill Pettus were an amazing duo. They were called one of the best "batteries" (pitcher and catcher pair) ever seen.
A Sad End
Sadly, Bill Lindsay died in Chicago in 1914. He was only 23 years old. He spent nine days in Provident Hospital. He was suffering from a serious illness related to his urinary system. This illness led to other health problems.
After his death, services were held in Chicago. His body was then taken back to his birthplace in Lexington, Missouri. His pallbearers were other baseball players. These included Pete Booker, Bill Monroe, Bruce Petway, Frank Wickware, Jesse Barber, and Lee Wade.
His Family and Legacy
Bill Lindsay had a brother who also played in the Negro leagues. His brother was Robert "Frog" Lindsay. Bill's parents were Peter Lindsay and Mona Mady Lindsay. He was not married when he passed away.
The day Bill Lindsay died, Rube Foster spoke about him. Foster was a famous baseball player and manager. He said, "I have lost a great ball player, a fine gentleman and a noble friend." This shows how much Bill was respected.
Researchers are still looking for Bill Lindsay's grave. The Negro Leagues Baseball Grave Marker Project is trying to find it in Lexington, Missouri. His final resting place has not yet been discovered.
