About Wally Dashiell
Lived 1902 – 1972 (aged 70). Wally Dashiell was an American baseball player.
John Wallace Dashiell (May 9, 1902 – May 20, 1972) was an American professional baseball shortstop. He played one game in Major League Baseball, for the 1924 Chicago White Sox.
Dashiell's professional career spanned 1923 to 1938, plus a single game in 1941.
On April 20, 1924, Dashiell appeared in his lone major-league game. With the Chicago White Sox hosting the Cleveland Indians, Dashiell entered the game in the third inning, replacing starting shortstop Hervey McClellan.
Dashiell later was a minor-league manager from 1934 to 1948 in the West Dixie League, East Texas League, Southeastern League and Texas League.
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Who was Wally Dashiell?
American baseball player
When was Wally Dashiell born?
Wally Dashiell was born on 9 May 1902 in Jewett.
When did Wally Dashiell die?
Wally Dashiell died on 20 May 1972 in Pensacola.
What was Wally Dashiell's occupation?
Wally Dashiell was a baseball player.
What nationality was Wally Dashiell?
Wally Dashiell was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wally Dashiell. https://biography.guide/wally-dashiell/
MLA: "Wally Dashiell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wally-dashiell/.
Chicago: "Wally Dashiell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wally-dashiell/.
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