About Dell Matthews
Lived 1880 – 1938 (aged 58). Dell Matthews was an American baseball player.
Dell Richard Matthews (February 27, 1880 – December 10, 1938) was an American Negro leagues pitcher for a few years before the founding of the first Negro National League.
He played for at least two years for Frank Leland and was playing for the team when they transitioned from the Chicago Union Giants into the Leland Giants.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dell Matthews?
American baseball player
When was Dell Matthews born?
Dell Matthews was born on 27 February 1880 in Fox Lake.
When did Dell Matthews die?
Dell Matthews died on 10 December 1938 in Chicago.
What was Dell Matthews's occupation?
Dell Matthews was a baseball player.
What nationality was Dell Matthews?
Dell Matthews was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dell Matthews. https://biography.guide/dell-matthews/
MLA: "Dell Matthews." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dell-matthews/.
Chicago: "Dell Matthews." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dell-matthews/.
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