Wid Matthews
Position:
Centerfielder
Bats: Left
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Throws: Left
5-8, 155lb (173cm, 70kg)
Born:
October 20, 1896
in Raleigh, IL
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Died:
October 5, 1965
in Hollywood, CA
Buried:
Roseland Park Cemetery, Hattiesburg, MS
Debut:
April 18, 1923
(Age 26-180d,
5,696th in major league history)
vs. WSH 3 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
June 7, 1925
(Age 28-230d)
vs. CHW 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1923 season
Full Name: Wid Curry Matthews
Nicknames:
Matty
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