Willie Royster
Baseball Player for the Chicago White Sox
Born
April 11th, 1954
71 years ago
Died
2015
10 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional baseball in Major League Baseball (MLB) as an outfielder. Career spanned parts of five seasons during the 1970s and 1980s, primarily with the Chicago White Sox. Made his MLB debut in 1979 and concluded his playing career in 1983. Continued involvement in baseball after retirement, including coaching roles.
Played for the Chicago White Sox
Debuted in MLB in 1979
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