Dink Mothell facts for kids
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Mothell at the 1924 Colored World Series
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| Catcher and utility | |||
| Born: August 13, 1897 Topeka, Kansas |
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| Died: April 24, 1980 (aged 82) Topeka, Kansas |
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| 1914, Topeka Giants | |||
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| 1934, Kansas City Monarchs | |||
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Carroll Ray "Dink" Mothell (born August 13, 1897, died April 24, 1980) was a talented baseball player. He played for 15 years in the Negro Leagues. Dink was known for being super flexible. He could play almost any position on the baseball field! People said you could use him "most any place, any time."
While playing for teams like the Kansas City Monarchs and the All Nations, Dink often caught pitches from amazing pitchers. Some of these pitchers, like José Méndez, John Donaldson, Bullet Rogan, and Andy Cooper, are now in the Hall of Fame! His teams traveled all over the United States. Dink even went on a special tour with the Monarchs to places like Manila in 1934. That's far away!
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Early Life and Baseball Beginnings
Dink Mothell was born in Topeka, Kansas. He grew up there and started his baseball career early. His first team was the Topeka Giants in 1914. This was before the official Negro Leagues were fully formed.
Playing in the Negro Leagues
Dink Mothell played for many different teams during his career. He was a very important player because he could fill in wherever needed. He played as a catcher, but he could also play other positions. This made him a valuable member of any team.
With the Kansas City Monarchs
Dink spent many years with the Kansas City Monarchs. This was one of the most famous teams in the Negro Leagues. He played with them from 1923 to 1934. During this time, the Monarchs were a very strong team. They won the 1924 Colored World Series. Dink was a big part of that success.
Traveling the World
In 1934, Dink Mothell went on an amazing trip with the Kansas City Monarchs. They traveled to "The Orient," which means countries in Asia. They played baseball games in places like Manila in the Philippines. This was a special experience for the team. It showed how popular baseball was becoming around the world.
Life After Baseball
Dink Mothell lived in Topeka, Kansas, for most of his life. He passed away in 1980. For many years, his grave did not have a headstone. But on June 20, 2011, a special group called the Negro Leagues Baseball Grave Marker Project placed a marker there. This project helps honor players from the Negro Leagues. It makes sure their contributions to baseball are remembered.
Images for kids
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Dink Mothell at the 1924 Colored World Series
