Wilson Joseph facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wilson Joseph |
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| Infielder | |||
| Born: October 6, 1897 Montgomery, Alabama |
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| Died: November 1966 Wichita, Kansas |
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| debut | |||
| 1924, for the Indianapolis ABCs | |||
| Last appearance | |||
| 1925, for the Baltimore Elite Giants | |||
Wilson Emerson Joseph (born October 6, 1897 – died November 1966) was an American infielder who played baseball in the Negro Leagues during the 1920s. He was sometimes called "William" by others.
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Who Was Wilson Joseph?
Wilson Joseph was a talented baseball player. He played a position called infielder, which means he played in the inner part of the baseball field. He was part of an important time in baseball history.
Early Life and Baseball Dreams
Wilson Joseph was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on October 6, 1897. He grew up loving baseball. His older brother, Newt Joseph, was also a baseball player in the Negro Leagues. It must have been exciting to have a brother who shared the same passion for the game!
Playing in the Negro Leagues
Wilson Joseph started his professional baseball career in 1924. He played for the Indianapolis ABCs and the Cleveland Browns that year. The Negro Leagues were baseball leagues for African-American players. They played because they were not allowed to play in the major leagues at that time.
In 1925, Wilson Joseph played for the Birmingham Black Barons. He was part of a special group of athletes. These players showed great skill and determination. They kept baseball alive for many fans.
A Look Back
Wilson Joseph passed away in November 1966. He was 69 years old. He died in Wichita, Kansas. Even though he played for only a few years, he was part of a very important era in sports. His time in the Negro Leagues helped pave the way for future generations of baseball players.
