Skeeter Webb

James L. "Skeeter" Webb (November 4, 1909-July 8, 1986) was a Major League Baseball player. He was born in Meridian, Mississippi and died in the same town.

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November 4 - 1909 - July 8 - 1986 - Major League Baseball - Meridian, Mississippi

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Webb began his Major League baseball career on July 20, 1932, with the St. Louis Cardinals at the age of 23. He played for 12 seasons on 5 different teams and ended his big-league playing career in 1948.

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Baseball - July 20 - 1932 - St. Louis Cardinals - 1948

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Webb played shortstop for 1945 World Series champion Detroit Tigers and caught the final out of the seventh game.

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Shortstop - 1945 World Series - Detroit Tigers

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