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Charles Witherow

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Charles Witherow
Pitcher
Born: April 1852
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Died: July 3, 1948(1948-07-03) (aged 96)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Batted: unknown
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 1, 1875, for the Washington Nationals
Last MLB appearance
July 1, 1875, for the Washington Nationals
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0-1
Earned run average18.00
Strikeouts0
Teams

Charles Lafayette Witherow (April 1852 – July 3, 1948) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He appeared in one game for the 1875 Washington Nationals of the National Association. He was the starting pitcher for the Nationals on July 1, but only lasted one inning as he gave up four hits and five runs, two runs which were earned. At the time of his death, Charles Witherow was the last surviving participant of the National Association. At the time of his death he had been the last living player from the 1875 season.

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Records
Preceded by Oldest recognized verified living baseball player
May 31, 1944 – July 3, 1948
Succeeded by