Willie Bobo | |
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First baseman | |
Born: 1898 Texas | |
Died: San Diego, California | February 22, 1931|
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
Negro league baseball debut | |
1923, for the Kansas City Monarchs | |
Last appearance | |
1930, for the Nashville Elite Giants | |
Teams | |
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