Hank Weidell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hank Weidell |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 20, 1889 St. Paul, Minnesota |
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| Died: January 9, 1950 (aged 60) Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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| debut | |
| 1916, for the All Nations | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1916, for the All Nations | |
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Henry Weidell (born May 20, 1889 – died January 9, 1950) was a talented baseball player. People often called him "Bugs." He was a pitcher in the Negro leagues during the 1910s. Weidell was born in St. Paul, Minnesota.
His Baseball Journey
Henry Weidell played for a team called the All Nations club. This was in the year 1916. The All Nations team was special. It had players from many different backgrounds. Weidell was a pitcher. Pitchers throw the ball to the batter. His time with the All Nations team was important. It showed his skills in the game.
Early Life and Later Years
Henry Weidell was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. This city is in the state of Minnesota. He lived there for many years. Weidell passed away in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1950. He was 60 years old when he died.
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