About George Winkelman
Lived 1865 – 1960 (aged 94–95). George Winkelman was an American baseball player.
George Edward Winkelman (February 18, 1865 – May 19, 1960) was an American professional baseball player. He appeared in one game for the 1886 Washington Nationals of the National League. He played in the minors as late as 1895.
In his only major league game, he equalled the record set by Mike Corcoran for the most wild pitches by a pitcher in their first game, with five. He pitched the first six innings of the game, giving up 11 runs on 12 hits and five walks and taking the loss. He was moved to right field to finish the game.
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Who was George Winkelman?
American baseball player
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George Winkelman was born in 1865 in Washington, D.C..
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George Winkelman died on 19 May 1960 in Washington, D.C..
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George Winkelman was a baseball player.
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George Winkelman was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Winkelman. https://biography.guide/george-winkelman/
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