Willie Woods facts for kids

William J. Woods (born January 26, 1898 – died May 20, 1927) was an American baseball player. He was an outfielder, which means he played in the part of the field farthest from home plate. Willie Woods played in the Negro leagues from 1919 to 1926. He played for several different teams during his career.

Who Was Willie Woods?

Willie Woods was a talented baseball player. He was known for his skills as an outfielder. He played during a time when African American players could not join Major League Baseball. This led to the creation of the Negro leagues.

Playing in the Negro Leagues

The Negro leagues were professional baseball leagues. They were made up of teams with African American players. These leagues were very important. They gave amazing players like Willie Woods a chance to play. They also showed off their incredible talent.

Willie's Teams and Years

Willie Woods played for a few different teams. He started with the Brooklyn Royal Giants in 1919. He also played for them again in 1923 and 1926.

• In 1921 and 1922, he played for the Indianapolis ABCs.
• He also played for the Columbus Buckeyes in 1921.
• The same year, he joined the Chicago American Giants.
• From 1923 to 1924, he played for the Washington Potomacs.
• His last team was the Bacharach Giants in 1925.

Willie Woods was a left-handed player. This means he batted and threw with his left hand. He was an important part of these teams. He helped make the Negro leagues exciting to watch.