William M. Makell (June 22, 1922 – May 1967), also listed as Frank Makell,[1] was an American baseball catcher in the Negro leagues. He played with the Baltimore Elite Giants in 1943 and the Newark Eagles in 1944.[2]
| William Makell | |
|---|---|
| Catcher | |
| Born: June 22, 1922 Washington, D.C. | |
| Died: May 1967 (aged 44) Unknown | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1943, for the Baltimore Elite Giants | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1944, for the Newark Eagles | |
| Teams | |
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References
edit- ^ Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.
- ^ "William Makell Seamheads Profile". seamheads.com. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference and Seamheads
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