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William Binga

1869 – 1950

American baseball player and manager

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About William Binga

Lived 1869 – 1950 (aged 81). William Binga was an American baseball player and baseball manager.

William H. Binga (February 26, 1869 – October 14, 1950) was an American third baseman,

During his career, he played with Sol White, Rube Foster, George Wilson, Walter Ball, Eugene Barton, Andrew Campbell, Alex Irwin, Candy Jim Taylor, Johnny Davis, and he played baseball alongside University of Minnesota famed Bobby Marshall.

After a couple of seasons in Philadelphia, it appears Binga played the rest of his seasons for teams in Minnesota and the Dakotas. The last known game Binga played was in Willmar, Minnesota. He was living in Willmar as late as the 1930 Census, where he is still listed as renting a place from Clayton R. Baker.

Post baseball career

Binga was buried in an unmarked grave in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where his grave remained unmarked for more than 63 years. He received a proper headstone for the first time in June 2014 from the Negro Leagues Baseball Grave Marker Project. His death records show he was married, to Edna Louise, and his parents were Joshua and Lucy Binga. According to the 1940 Census, Binga's wife had died.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Binga?

American baseball player and manager (1869–1950)

When was William Binga born?

William Binga was born on 26 February 1869 in Michigan.

When did William Binga die?

William Binga died on 14 October 1950 in Minneapolis.

What was William Binga's occupation?

William Binga was a baseball player and baseball manager.

What nationality was William Binga?

William Binga was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Binga

· Wikidata: Q8005543

· DBpedia: William Binga

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