Pete Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pete Washington |
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| Born: June 25, 1903 Albany, Georgia |
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| Died: September 4, 1962 (aged 59) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| 1923, for the Washington Potomacs | |||
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| 1936, for the Brooklyn Royal Giants | |||
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Peter Smith Washington (born June 25, 1903 – died September 4, 1962) was a talented American baseball player. People often called him "Lefty" because he threw with his left hand. He played as an outfielder in the Negro leagues during the 1920s and 1930s.
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Peter "Lefty" Washington's Baseball Journey
Early Days and Debut
Peter Washington was born in Albany, Georgia. He started his professional baseball career in 1923. His first team was the Washington Potomacs. This was part of the Negro leagues, which were professional baseball leagues for African American players. They played during a time when Black athletes were not allowed to play in the major leagues.
A Long Career in Baseball
After his start with the Potomacs, Peter Washington played for several different teams. He had a long and successful career in the Negro leagues.
Key Teams Lefty Played For
- He played for the Baltimore Black Sox from 1927 to 1932.
- Later, he joined the Philadelphia Stars from 1933 to 1935.
- He also played briefly for the New York Black Yankees in 1935.
- His last professional season was in 1936 with the Brooklyn Royal Giants.
Peter Washington passed away in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1962. He was 59 years old. His career helped shape the history of baseball.
