Earl Webb

William Earl Webb (September 17, 1897 - May 23, 1965) was an American right fielder in Major League Baseball, playing from 1925 to 1933. He played for a number of teams, including the Boston Red Sox for 3 years. He was born in Bon Air, Tennessee and died in Jamestown, Tennessee. As of 2005, he holds the record for most doubles in a season with 67 in 1931 with the Red Sox. He had a career batting average of .306 with 56 home runs, averaging 14 a year. He also was 2nd in the league in extra base hits in 1931 with 84.

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September 17 - 1897 - May 23 - 1965 - American - Right fielder - Major League Baseball - 1925 - 1933 - Boston Red Sox - Bon Air, Tennessee - Jamestown, Tennessee - Double - 1931 - Batting average - Home run - Extra base hit

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He batted left-handed, and threw right-handed.

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