Kaiser Wilhelm (baseball)

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Kaiser Wilhelm
Kaiser Wilhelm
Pitcher
Born: January 26, 1874
Died: May 22, 1936 (aged 62)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 18, 1903
for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Final game
August 26, 1921
for the Philadelphia Phillies
Career statistics
Pitching record     56-105
Earned run average     3.44
Strikeouts     444
Teams
Career highlights and awards



Kaiser Wilhelm, born Irvin Key Wilhelm in Wooster, Ohio (January 26, 1877 - May 26, 1936) was a pitcher and manager in Major League Baseball.

Wilhelm's debut came in 1903 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he played off and on until he retired in 1915 at the age of 38. In 1921, Wilhelm became the manager for the Philadelphia Phillies and, at age 44, pitched in 4 games during the season.

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Preceded by
Nap Rucker		 Brooklyn Superbas Opening Day
Starting pitcher
1909		 Succeeded by
Nap Rucker
Preceded by
Bill Donovan		 Philadelphia Phillies Manager
1921-1922		 Succeeded by
Art Fletcher
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