Willie Royster

Baseball Player for the Chicago White Sox

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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