Charles Robertson (baseball)

Charles "Lefty" Robertson

Pitcher

Born: March 2, 1891
New Madrid, MO

Died: August 14, 1974 (aged 83)
Jefferson City, Missouri

Batted: Left

Threw: Left

debut

1919, for the Philadelphia Giants

Last appearance

1938, for the Washington Black Senators

Teams

Charles "Lefty" Robertson (born March 2, 1891) was a Negro Leagues pitcher for several years before the founding of the first Negro National League, and for many seasons after the formation of the league. He pitched and played for the Philadelphia Giants,^[1] Birmingham Black Barons, St. Louis Stars, Atlanta Black Crackers, and the Washington Black Senators.

Robertson pitched a no-hit game for the Philadelphia Giants in 1919.^[1]

References

1 2 3 "Robertson of the Philadelphia Giants" The Sun, New York, NY, Monday, May 26, 1919, Page 18, Column 5

External links

Negro league and Cuban League statistics and player information from Seamheads.com, or Baseball-Reference (Negro leagues)

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