Dixie Walker (walkedi01)

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Ewart Gladstone Walker

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 192 lb.

• Debut September 17, 1909
• Final Game May 29, 1912
• Born June 1, 1888 in Brownsville, PA USA
• Died November 14, 1965 in Leeds, AL USA

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Ewart "Dixie" Walker was the brother of Ernie Walker and father of "Harry the Hat" Walker and Fred "Dixie" Walker. Until the Hairstons arrived, the Walkers were the only set of major-leaguers to have two generations in a row of brothers. He is the only father of two major-league batting champions.

Source: "Great Baseball Feats, Facts & Firsts" by David Nemec

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