Charles Robertson (baseball)
Charles "Lefty" Robertson (March 2, 1891 - August 14, 1974), or "Robinson", was a Negro leagues pitcher for several years before the founding of the first Negro National League, and for many seasons after the formation of the league. He pitched and played for the Philadelphia Giants,[1] Birmingham Black Barons, St. Louis Stars, Atlanta Black Crackers, and the Washington Black Senators.[2][3][4]
| Charles "Lefty" Robertson | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: March 2, 1891 New Madrid, MO | |
| Died: August 14, 1974 (aged 83) Jefferson City, Missouri | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1919, for the Philadelphia Giants | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1938, for the Washington Black Senators | |
| Teams | |
Robertson pitched a no-hit game for the Philadelphia Giants in 1919.[1]
References
- "Robertson of the Philadelphia Giants" The Sun, New York, NY, Monday, May 26, 1919, Page 18, Column 5
- "Lefty Robinson". seamheads.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- "Lefty Robinson". Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- Michelle Brooks (November 23, 2019). "Cole County History: 'Lefty' Robinson, the king of Jefferson City Mohawk Baseball". newstribune.com. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
External links
- Negro league and Cuban League statistics and player information from Seamheads.com, or Baseball Reference (Negro leagues)
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