Silas Simmons
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Silas Joseph Simmons (October 14, 1895[1][2][3] – October 29, 2006[4]) was an American semi-professional and professional baseball player for African-American teams in the pre-Negro leagues era, and became the longest-lived major league player in history. The previous record was held by Red Hoff, who died at age 107 in 1998.
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Silas Simmons | |
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Pitcher / Outfielder | |
Born: (1895-10-14)October 14, 1895 Middletown, Delaware | |
Died: October 29, 2006(2006-10-29) (aged 111) St. Petersburg, Florida | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
Negro leagues debut | |
1913, for the Homestead Grays | |
Last Negro leagues appearance | |
1929, for the Cuban Stars | |
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