Charlie Becker

Charles Schlagel Becker
(Buck)

• Bats Right, Throws Left
• Height 6' 2", Weight 180 lb.

• Debut August 2, 1911
• Final Game May 18, 1912
• Born October 14, 1890 in Washington, DC USA
• Died July 30, 1928 in Washington, DC USA

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Biographical Information

Charlie Becker threw a pitch called "the battleship sinker" and was known as "the pride of the Navy Yard" (New York Times, April 3, 1912, page 11). He pitched 15 games with the Washington Senators in [1911 Senators|1911]] and 1912, shutting out the New York Highlanders on August 14, 1911 in his third career start. He died at 37 and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Related Sites

• Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Becker