Skeeter Watkins
Murray Clifton Watkins (October 16, 1915 – March 26, 1987), nicknamed "Skeeter", was an American Negro league third baseman in the 1940s.
| Skeeter Watkins | |
|---|---|
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| Third baseman | |
| Born: October 16, 1915 Towson, Maryland | |
| Died: March 26, 1987 (aged 71) Bolton Hill, Maryland | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1942, for the Newark Eagles | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1950, for the Philadelphia Stars | |
| Teams | |
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A native of Towson, Maryland, Watkins was selected to play in the East–West All-Star Game in 1945 and 1946.[1] Small of stature but fleet of foot, he often batted leadoff.[1] Watkins died in Bolton Hill, Maryland, in 1987 at the age of 71.
References
- "Murray Watkins". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
External links
- Negro league baseball statistics and player information at Seamheads
- Baseball-Reference Murray Watkins at Bullpen
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