Roy Castleton
Baseball player for the St. Louis Browns
Born
Died
1967
59 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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