About Tex Covington
Lived 1887 – 1931 (aged 44). Tex Covington was an American baseball player.
William Wilkes Covington (March 19, 1887 – December 10, 1931) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Detroit Tigers. Appearing in 31 games, he posted a 4.10 ERA. He pitched 147 innings between 1911 and 1912. He made no errors in 1911, but three in 1912, greatly affected his career fielding percentage (.929).
His brother Sam also played in the major leagues.
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Who was Tex Covington?
Major League Baseball pitcher (1887-1931)
When was Tex Covington born?
Tex Covington was born on 19 March 1887 in Henryville.
When did Tex Covington die?
Tex Covington died on 10 December 1931 in Denison.
What was Tex Covington's occupation?
Tex Covington was a baseball player.
What nationality was Tex Covington?
Tex Covington was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tex Covington. https://biography.guide/tex-covington/
MLA: "Tex Covington." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tex-covington/.
Chicago: "Tex Covington." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tex-covington/.
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