Dink Mothell
Dink Mothell | |
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First baseman / Second baseman / Catcher / Outfielder / Player-manager | |
Born: Topeka, Kansas | August 13, 1897|
Died: April 24, 1980 Topeka, Kansas | (aged 82)|
Batted: Switch Threw: Right | |
Negro league baseball debut | |
1914, Topeka Giants | |
Last appearance | |
1934, Kansas City Monarchs | |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Managerial record at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
As player
As player-manager |
Carroll Ray "Dink" Mothell (August 13, 1897 – April 24, 1980) was an American first baseman, second baseman, catcher, outfielder, and player-manager who played for 15 years in the Negro leagues; he also coached in addition to playing in 2 of those 15 seasons. Known for his versatility, Mothell played every position, but logged the most games at first and second, as well as in the outfield. It was said you could use him "most any place, any time."[1]
During Mothell's time with the Kansas City Monarchs and the All Nations, he often caught for Hall of Fame-nominated and Hall of Fame Negro league pitchers such as José Méndez, John Donaldson, Bullet Rogan, and Andy Cooper.[2] The teams traveled all over the United States, and Mothell was even a part of a Monarchs tour of "The Orient," where they played in places like Manila in 1934. He was a player-manager for the Monarchs in 1930 and 1932, coaching them to a 29–33 record (.468 winning percentage). [2]
Personal life
[edit]Mothell was buried in Topeka, Kansas shortly after he died in 1980, but did not receive a headstone until June 20, 2011.[3] The grave marker was placed by the Negro Leagues Baseball Grave Marker Project.
References
[edit]- ^ "Sweatt Only Monarch Not Reported Will Arrive Soon". The Kansas City Sun. April 19, 1924. p. 3. Retrieved January 16, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Monarch Stars Homeward Bound". Wichita Negro Star. March 23, 1934. p. 3. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ Mott, Ron (July 19, 2011). "Negro Leagues' heroes finally get their tombstones". NBC News. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference and Baseball-Reference Black Baseball stats and Seamheads
- Dink Mothell managerial career statistics at Baseball-Reference.com and Seamheads
- Forgotten star lacks grave marker at The Topeka Capital-Journal
- 1897 births
- 1980 deaths
- 20th-century African-American sportsmen
- 20th-century American sportsmen
- African-American baseball players
- All Nations players
- Baseball catchers
- Baseball first basemen
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- Baseball player-managers
- Baseball players from Topeka, Kansas
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