Willie Hudson

William Allen Hudson
(Frank)

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 4", Weight 197 lb.

• Debut 1939
• Final Game 1942
• Born June 2, 1918 in Devereux, GA USA
• Died September 27, 1943 in Cincinnati, OH USA

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Biographical Information

Willie Hudson, also sometimes called Willie Henry Hudson or Frank Hudson, was a bit player in the Negro Leagues. A pitcher, first baseman and outfielder, he saw little action for the Cincinnati Tigers in 1937, then went 2-0 for the Chicago American Giants in 1940; he remained with the team as a bench player in 1941. Oddly, he made the West team for the 1941 East-West Game. Pinch-hitting for Dan Bankhead in the 7th, he faced Henry McHenry and grounded out to Rabbit Martinez.

Notable Achievements

• NAL All-Star (1941)

Sources

• Black Baseball's National Showcase by Larry Lester
• The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues by James Riley
• The Complete Book of Baseball's Negro Leagues by John Holway