Charles Wesley (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Charles Wesley |
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| Outfielder/Second baseman | |||
| Born: July 4, 1896 Montgomery, Alabama |
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| Died: March 5, 1944 (aged 47) Panama City, Florida |
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| 1921, for the Columbus Buckeyes | |||
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| 1930, for the Louisville White Sox | |||
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Charles Wesley (born July 4, 1896 – died March 5, 1944) was an American baseball player. People knew him by his nickname, "Two Sides". He played in the Negro leagues, which were special baseball leagues for African American players.
Charles Wesley played baseball from 1921 to 1930. He was an Outfielder and a Second baseman. He played for several different teams during his career. His most well-known team was the Birmingham Black Barons.
Who Was Charles Wesley?
Charles Wesley was born in Montgomery, Alabama. He loved playing baseball. He became a professional player in 1921. His first team was the Columbus Buckeyes.
He was known for his skills on the field. Playing in the Negro Leagues was a big deal. It allowed talented Black athletes to play professional baseball.
Playing in the Negro Leagues
The Negro leagues were baseball leagues in the United States. They existed when Black players were not allowed to play in the major leagues. These leagues were very important. They gave many amazing players a chance to show their talent.
Charles Wesley was one of these talented players. He played alongside many baseball legends. The Negro Leagues had exciting games. They were a big part of American history.
Charles Wesley's Teams
During his career, Charles Wesley played for several teams. He moved between different clubs. This was common for players in those days.
Here are some of the teams he played for:
- Columbus Buckeyes in 1921.
- Indianapolis ABCs in 1922.
- St. Louis Stars also in 1922.
- He spent several years with the Birmingham Black Barons. He played for them from 1923 to 1925. He returned to them from 1928 to 1929.
- He also played for the Memphis Red Sox. He was with them from 1925 to 1927. He also played for them in 1929.
- His final team was the Louisville White Sox in 1930.
Later Life
After his baseball career ended in 1930, Charles Wesley lived in Panama City, Florida. He passed away on March 5, 1944. He was 47 years old. His contributions to baseball are remembered. He was part of an important era in sports history.
