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Willie Green Notable

b. April 27, 1894 · Chicago American Giants 1915, Detroit Stars 1919, Chicago Giants 1920–1921, Kansas City Monarchs 1924

Willie Green played for four clubs across 10 seasons as a third baseman, opening with the Chicago American Giants in 1915 and closing with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1924.

Across 88 games he batted .271, with 91 hits and 38 runs. He finished with 12 doubles and 13 stolen bases.

He played 88 games at third base, with 178 assists and 34 errors. He turned 13 double plays.

He was born in Chicago, IL, USA on April 27, 1894, and died on June 4, 1925.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1915* CAG 2712 100 1000 .286
1919* DS 1200 000 0000 .000
1920 COG 341341540 720 101407 .299
1921 COG 501882247 420 242516 .250
1924 KCM 1502 000 1000 .400
Major leagues 853273789 1140 3539113 .272
All seasons 883363891 1240 3639113 .271

Seasons outside MLB's recognized major leagues appear in All seasons, but not in Major leagues or the leaderboards. For Willie Green, that is 1915–1919. Why totals can differ.

On this day & linked events

1894

Born April 27, 1894

Chicago, IL, USA

1925

Died June 4, 1925