Dizzy Dismukes
| William "Dizzy" Dismukes | |
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| Pitcher / Manager | |
| Born: March 15, 1890 Birmingham, Alabama | |
| Died: June 30, 1961 (aged 71) Campbell, Ohio | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Managerial record at Baseball Reference | |
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William "Dizzy" Dismukes (March 15, 1890 – June 30, 1961) was an American pitcher and manager in Negro league baseball and during the pre-Negro League years.
Career
Dismukes was a right-handed submariner who is considered by many historians to be one of the best pitchers in the Negro Leagues. During his managing years, Dismukes became known for his wonderful memory during his playing and managing, and became known as a strategist. And, he is credited with teaching Webster McDonald and Carl Mays the tricks of submarine-style pitching.
References
- ^ "West Baden Sprudels Beat Famous Dallas, Texas Giants Three Out of Four" Indianapolis Freeman, Indianapolis, Indiana, September 3, 1910, Page 7, Columns 2 and 3
- ^ "Baseball in the Windy City" Indianapolis Freeman, Indianapolis, IN, July 27, 1912
- ^ "Brooklyn Giants Win" The Washington Herald, Washington, DC, Thursday, May 8, 1913, Page 8, Column 3
- ^ "A.B.C.'s Trim Gunthers" Indianapolis Freeman, Indianapolis, IN, Saturday, July 17, 1915, Page 4, Column 4
- ^ "Indianapolis ABCs vs Dayton Marcos" Indianapolis Freeman, Indianapolis, IN, April 15, 1918
- ^ "Memphis Red Sox Paste First Shutout on A.B.C.'s" The Kokomo Daily Tribune, Kokomo, IN, Tuesday, May 19, 1925, Page 13, Column 3
External links
- Negro league and Cuban League statistics and player information from Seamheads.com, or Baseball Reference (Negro leagues)
- Negro Leagues Baseball eMuseum