Dee Williams facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dee Williams |
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| Outfielder | |
| Born: May , 1884 Topeka, Kansas |
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| Died: December 23, 1911 (aged 27) Kansas City, Kansas |
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| 1909, for the Buxton Wonders | |
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| 1911, for the Kansas City Giants | |
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Dee Williams was an American baseball player. He played as an Outfielder in the Negro league baseball from 1909 to 1911. He was born in May 1884 in Topeka, Kansas.
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Dee Williams: A Baseball Player
Dee Williams was a talented baseball player. He played during a time when African American players were not allowed in the major leagues. Because of this, they created their own professional teams and leagues. These were known as the Negro leagues.
Starting His Baseball Journey
Williams began his professional baseball career in 1909. His first team was the Buxton Wonders. This team was based in Buxton, Iowa. Later that same year, he moved to a new team. He joined the Kansas City Giants.
Playing for Different Teams
Williams continued to play baseball in Kansas City. In 1910, he played for the Kansas City Royal Giants. This was another important team in the Negro leagues. He then returned to the Kansas City Giants for the 1911 season. He played for them until the end of his career.
His Life and Legacy
Dee Williams was born in Topeka, Kansas. He played baseball for three years. He passed away in Kansas City, Kansas in December 1911. He was 27 years old. Williams was one of many players who helped make the Negro leagues exciting. These leagues kept baseball alive for African American athletes.
