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Edgar Wesley
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First baseman
Born: (1891-05-02)May 2, 1891
Waco, Texas
Died: July 12, 1966(1966-07-12) (aged 75)
Austin, Texas
Batted: Left Threw: Left
debut
1917, for the Texas All Stars
Last appearance
1931, for the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants
Career statistics
Batting average .324
Hits 607
Home runs 82
Runs batted in 403
Stolen bases 47
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • Negro National League batting champion (1925)

Edgar Wooded Wesley (May 2, 1891 – July 12, 1966) was a Negro league first baseman for a few years before the founding of the first Negro National League, and playing in its first few seasons.

Wesley played most seasons for the Detroit Stars. His last known games were played for the Bacharach Giants in 1931.

Wesley died in Austin, Texas in 1966 at age 75.

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