William Selden (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids William Selden |
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| Born: October 10, 1866 Norfolk, Virginia |
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| Died: August 26, 1926 (aged 59) Boston, Massachusetts |
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| 1887, for the Boston Resolutes | |
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| 1899, for the Cuban X-Giants | |
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William H. Selden (born October 10, 1866 – died August 26, 1926) was an American baseball player. He was a pitcher, which is the player who throws the ball to the batter. He played in the late 1800s, before the official Negro Leagues were formed. Sometimes, his name was spelled "Seldon".
William Selden was born in Norfolk, Virginia. He started playing professional baseball in 1887. His first team was the Boston Resolutes.
William Selden's Baseball Career
William Selden was known as a very strong pitcher. In 1890, he played for the York Monarchs. That year, he won 15 games and lost only 6. He also had a low 2.63 ERA, which means he didn't give up many runs. He struck out 100 batters, showing how hard he was to hit.
Playing for Different Teams
Selden played for several teams during his career. After the Boston Resolutes, he joined the Trenton Cuban Giants. He also played for the New York Gorhams and the Cuban Giants. His last team was the Cuban X-Giants, where he played until 1899.
Life Off the Field
When he wasn't playing baseball, William Selden was also a vaudeville performer. Vaudeville was a popular type of entertainment at the time. It included many different acts like singing, dancing, comedy, and magic shows.
William Selden passed away in Boston, Massachusetts in 1926. He was 59 years old.
