Willie Hubert facts for kids
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| Born: January 19, 1913 Ocala, Florida |
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| Died: May 19, 2000 (aged 87) Bronx, New York |
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| 1939, for the Newark Eagles | |||
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| 1946, for the Philadelphia Stars | |||
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William Henry Hubert (born January 19, 1913 – died May 19, 2000) was an American baseball player. People often called him "Bubber." He was a talented pitcher who played in the Negro Leagues from 1939 to 1946.
Willie Hubert was born in Ocala, Florida. He became known for his pitching skills during a time when African American players were not allowed in Major League Baseball. He played for several important teams during his career.
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Early Baseball Career
Willie Hubert started his professional baseball journey in 1939. His first team was the Newark Eagles. This was his debut in the Negro Leagues.
Playing for the Baltimore Elite Giants
In 1939, Hubert joined the Baltimore Elite Giants. The next year, in 1940, he achieved something special with teammate Ross Davis. Together, they pitched a combined no-hitter against the Newark Eagles. A no-hitter means that the opposing team did not get any hits during the entire game. It is a rare and exciting event in baseball.
Championship with the Homestead Grays
Willie Hubert played for the famous Homestead Grays in 1944. This was a very successful year for the team. The Grays won the 1944 Negro World Series championship. Being part of a championship team was a big highlight in Hubert's career.
Later Years in Baseball
After playing in the Negro Leagues, Willie Hubert continued his baseball career. In 1948, he played minor league baseball. He joined the Farnham Pirates in the Provincial League. This league was located in Canada.
Life After Baseball
Willie Hubert passed away in Bronx, New York, in 2000. He was 87 years old. He is remembered as one of the many talented players from the Negro Leagues. These players helped shape baseball history.
