William Clarence Matthews
Baseball player and lawyer, coached Red Sox
Born
January 7th, 1877
148 years ago
Died
1928
97 years ago — 51 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1877, this individual played Major League Baseball as a shortstop for the Boston Red Sox. Career spanned from 1901 to 1902. In addition to his athletic career, this person also pursued a profession in law. After leaving professional baseball, this individual contributed to the game as a coach. The combination of athletics and legal expertise marked a unique pathway during a time when few were able to blend sports and law.
Played shortstop for the Boston Red Sox
Coached baseball after retirement from playing
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