Walter James

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Walter James
Walter Clarence Watson James
"Mahoo"
Bat/Throw: R/R
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 175
Born: 1920-1-1 at Christiansted, Saint Croix (Virgin Islands)
Died: 1985-8-?
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Walter James was a professional player.

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Personal

  • Resided in Christiansted, Saint Croix, Virgin Islands in 1953.
  • Self-identified as being of American ancestry.
  • Listed hobbies as swimming and hunting in 1953.

Pre-professional career

  • Graduated from Christiansted High School in 1941.
  • Played in "all sports" in high school.
  • Played professional baseball in Puerto Rico with Santurce and Mayaguez before entering organized baseball.

Outside of baseball

  • Was a physical education instructor during the off-season in 1953.
  • Served in the U.S. Army for one year.

Playing in less than ten games statistics

  • 1952 Eau Claire Northern League 6 G, 34 IP, 2 W, 2 L, .500 PCT., 4.23 ERA

Sources

  • 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).
  • Social Security Death Index (SSN: 053-28-3903).


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