Wilson Redus facts for kids
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| Born: January 3, 1905 Tullahassee, Oklahoma |
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| Died: March 23, 1979 (aged 74) Tulsa, Oklahoma |
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| 1924, for the Cleveland Browns | |||
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| 1940, for the Chicago American Giants | |||
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Wilson Robert "Frog" Redus (born January 29, 1905 – died March 23, 1979) was a talented American baseball player. He was known as an infielder, playing in the middle of the baseball field. Wilson Redus played for many years in the Negro Leagues, from 1924 to 1940. Some of his most famous teams were the St. Louis Stars and the Chicago American Giants.
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Wilson 'Frog' Redus: A Baseball Star
Wilson Redus earned the nickname "Frog." He was a right-handed batter and threw with his right hand too. His career in baseball lasted for 17 seasons.
Playing in the Negro Leagues
Wilson Redus played in the Negro Leagues. These leagues were professional baseball leagues for African American players. They were very important during a time when Black players were not allowed in Major League Baseball. Many amazing players, like Wilson Redus, showed their skills in these leagues.
Redus's Baseball Journey
Wilson Redus started his professional baseball career in 1924. His first team was the Cleveland Browns. In the same year, he also played for the Indianapolis ABCs.
He spent many years with the St. Louis Stars, from 1924 to 1931. He even played a bit with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1930.
Later in his career, from 1934 to 1940, Wilson Redus played for the Chicago American Giants. He also played for other teams like the Cleveland Stars, Columbus Blue Birds, Cleveland Giants, and Cleveland Red Sox.
What is an Infielder?
An infielder is a baseball player who plays in the "infield." This is the area of the baseball diamond closest to home plate. Infielders include players at first base, second base, third base, and shortstop. Wilson Redus was skilled at playing one of these important positions.
