Fred Wiley | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Pike County, Georgia | March 28, 1895|
Died: July 8, 1974 79) Charlotte, North Carolina | (aged|
Negro league baseball debut | |
1920, for the Pennsylvania Red Caps of New York | |
Last appearance | |
1927, for the Lincoln Giants | |
Teams | |
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