William Carroll Black

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 3", Weight: 197 lb.

Born: July 9, 1932 in St. Louis, MO
High School: University City HS (University City, MO)
Signed by the St. Louis Browns as an amateur free agent in 1950. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 13, 1952 (Age 20)   vs. PHA 0.1 IP, 4 H, 0 SO, 2 BB, 5 ER
Team: Tigers 1952-1956

Final Game: May 12, 1956 (Age 23)   vs. CHW 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER
Died: October 2, 2005 in St. Louis, MO
Buried: Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion Columbarium, St. Louis, MO
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