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Bill Force

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Bill Force
Pitcher
Born: (1895-07-17)July 17, 1895
Walker County, Georgia
Died: April 2, 1969(1969-04-02) (aged 73)
Norfolk, Virginia
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Negro leagues debut
1921, Detroit Stars
Last appearance
1930, Brooklyn Royal Giants
Career statistics
Win–loss record60–52
Earned run average4.21
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Teams
As Player

William "Buddie" Force (July 17, 1895 – April 2, 1969) was an American left-handed pitcher in baseball's Negro leagues. He played for the Detroit Stars (1921–1923), Baltimore Black Sox (1924–1929), and Brooklyn Royal Giants (1930) and compiled a career record of 60–52 with a 4.21 earned run average and 506 strikeouts in 1,044-1/3 innings pitched.[1] He pitched a no-hitter against St. Louis on June 27, 1922.[2] Force was born in Walker County, Georgia, in 1895. He died in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1969 at age 73.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Bill Force". Seamheads. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  2. ^ "Bill Force Hurls No-Hit Contest". Detroit Free Press. June 28, 1922. p. 15 – via Newspapers.com.
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