Willie Brown (Negro Leagues)

William Brown
(Cap)

• Bats Both, Throws Right
• Height 5' 9", Weight 165 lb.

• Born April 4, 1927 in Fairfield, AL USA
• Died December 30, 1996 in Birmingham, AL USA

Biographical Information

Willie Brown was an infielder in the dying days of the Negro Leagues. In the 1953 East-West Game, he pinch-ran for Pee Wee Butts in the 5th inning and stayed in at shortstop for the East. He was 0 for 1 in a 5-1 loss.

Sources

• Black Baseball's National Showcase by Larry Lester