Charles Witherow
Charles Lafayette Witherow (April 1852 – July 3, 1948) was a professional baseball pitcher. He appeared in one game for the 1875 Washington Nationals of the National Association. He was the starting pitcher for the Nationals on July 1, but only lasted one inning as he gave up four hits and five runs. At the time of his death, Charles Witherow was the last surviving participant of the National Association.
| Charles Witherow | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | |||
| Born: April 1852 Washington, D.C. | |||
| Died: July 3, 1948 (aged 96) Washington, D.C. | |||
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| MLB debut | |||
| July 1, 1875, for the Washington Nationals | |||
| Last MLB appearance | |||
| July 1, 1875, for the Washington Nationals | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 0-1 | ||
| Earned run average | 18.00 | ||
| Strikeouts | 0 | ||
| Teams | |||
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- Charles Witherow at Find a Grave
| Records | ||
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| Preceded by John McKelvey |
Oldest recognized verified living baseball player May 31, 1944 – July 3, 1948 |
Succeeded by Henry Jones |
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