Tilly Walker

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Tilly Walker
Tilly Walker
Outfielder
Born: September 4, 1887
Telford, Tennessee
Died: September 20, 1959 (aged 72)
Unicoi, Tennessee
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 10, 1911
for the Washington Senators
Final game
October 6, 1923
for the Philadelphia Athletics
Career statistics
Batting average     .281
Home runs     118
Runs batted in     679
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Clarence William "Tilly" Walker (September 4, 1887 - September 20, 1959) was an American left and center fielder in Major League Baseball from 1911-1923. Born in Telford, Tennessee, Walker hit .281, and he was one of the first power hitters, slugging 17 home runs in 1920, 23 in 1921, and 37 (with a .549 slugging percentage and a .283 batting average) in 1922. For a time he was among the top ten lifetime home run leaders. He died at age 72 in Unicoi, Tennessee.

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Preceded by
Wally Pipp		 American League Home Run Champion
1918
(with Babe Ruth)		 Succeeded by
Babe Ruth
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Boston Red Sox 1916 World Series roster
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