Roy Castleton

Baseball player for the St. Louis Browns

Roy Castleton - Baseball player for the St. Louis Browns
Born

July 26th, 1885
139 years ago

Died

1967
58 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player who played as an infielder. Played for the St. Louis Browns in Major League Baseball during the 1910 season. Participated in a total of 19 games, primarily as a shortstop and second baseman. Contributed to the team during a period marked by competitive play and various roster changes.

Played for the St. Louis Browns

Appeared in 19 MLB games

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