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William S. “W.S.” Peters

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William S. “W.S.” Peters

Birth
Kentucky, USA
Death
2 Apr 1933 (aged 65)
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Hickory Hills, Cook County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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William S. Peters-He was an African-American baseball, player, manager, and owner. Peters played first base and managed the Chicago Unions from 1887 to 1900. After owner Frank Leland moved many of the team's players to the Chicago Union Giants, Peters formed his owned team, the Peters Union Giants. He ran the club until 1923. He died in 1933.
William S. Peters-He was an African-American baseball, player, manager, and owner. Peters played first base and managed the Chicago Unions from 1887 to 1900. After owner Frank Leland moved many of the team's players to the Chicago Union Giants, Peters formed his owned team, the Peters Union Giants. He ran the club until 1923. He died in 1933.


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