Dixie Walker (pitcher)

Ewart Gladstone "Dixie" Walker (June 1, 1887 – November 14, 1965), was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1909 to 1912 with the Washington Senators. He batted left and threw right-handed. Walker had a 25–31 record in 74 career games.

Dixie Walker
Pitcher
Born: (1887-06-01)June 1, 1887
Brownsville, Pennsylvania
Died: November 14, 1965(1965-11-14) (aged 78)
Leeds, Alabama
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 17, 1909, for the Washington Senators
Last MLB appearance
May 29, 1912, for the Washington Senators
MLB statistics
Win–loss record25-31
Earned run average3.52
Strikeouts203
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Teams

He was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, and died in Leeds, Alabama. His given names "Ewart Gladstone" would appear to honor William Ewart Gladstone, who served as British prime minister at various junctures between 1868 and 1894.

Walker was the brother of Major Leaguer Ernie Walker, and the father of Major Leaguers Dixie Walker and Harry Walker.[1] Walker is buried in Birmingham's Elmwood Cemetery.

References

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  1. ^ "Dixie Walker Statistics and History". 2016 [First published 2000]. Retrieved April 12, 2016. (quote) Brother of Ernie Walker, Father of Dixie Walker and Father of Harry Walker
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