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Skeeter Webb

1909 – 1986

American baseball player

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About Skeeter Webb

Lived 1909 – 1986 (aged 76). Skeeter Webb was an American baseball player.

James Laverne "Skeeter" Webb (November 4, 1909 – July 8, 1986) was an American professional baseball infielder in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1949. He played 12 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, and Philadelphia Athletics.

Early years Skeeter Webb was born in Meridian, Mississippi, in 1909. He attended the University of Mississippi, where he joined Sigma Nu.

Professional baseball career

St. Louis Cardinals He began his major-league career on July 20, 1932, with the St. Louis Cardinals at the age of 23. He appeared in only one game in 1932, and did not have a plate appearance.

Cleveland Indians In April 1938, he signed as a free agent with the Cleveland Indians. In 1939, he played in 81 games at shortstop for the Indians and had a .264 batting average, the highest of his major-league career.

In 1946 and 1947, Webb stayed with the Tigers as a backup second baseman.

Philadelphia Athletics He finished his major league career playing in 23 games for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1948, where he hit a career-low .148. He played in his final game on August 31, 1948.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Mississippi
Awards
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Skeeter Webb's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Skeeter Webb?

American baseball player (1909–1986)

When was Skeeter Webb born?

Skeeter Webb was born on 4 November 1909 in Meridian.

When did Skeeter Webb die?

Skeeter Webb died on 8 July 1986 in Meridian.

What was Skeeter Webb's occupation?

Skeeter Webb was a baseball player.

What nationality was Skeeter Webb?

Skeeter Webb was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Skeeter Webb

· Wikidata: Q7534293

· DBpedia: Skeeter Webb

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