Skeeter Webb

James Laverne Webb

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 150 lb.
• School University of Mississippi
• Debut July 20, 1932
• Final Game August 31, 1948
• Born November 4, 1909 in Meridian, MS USA
• Died July 8, 1986 in Meridian, MS USA

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Biographical Information

Skeeter Webb, a middle infielder, played twelve seasons in the big leagues. Although he made his major league debut at age 22 in 1932, he didn't get a major league at-bat until he was 28, and didn't have 400 at-bats in a season until he was 34.

Webb was married to Olive O'Neill, the daughter of Steve O'Neill, who was his manager with the Detroit Tigers.

Notable Achievement

• Won a World Series with the Detroit Tigers in 1945