| William Selden | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 10, 1866 Norfolk, Virginia | |
| Died: August 26, 1926 (aged 59) Boston, Massachusetts | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1887, for the Boston Resolutes | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1899, for the Cuban X-Giants | |
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William H. Selden (October 10, 1866 – August 26, 1926), alternately spelled "Seldon", was an American pre-Negro league pitcher in the late 1800s.
A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Selden began his professional career in 1887 with the Boston Resolutes. A dominating pitcher, Selden posted a 15–6 record with a 2.63 ERA and 100 strikeouts for the York Monarchs in 1890. He continued to pitch professionally through 1899, and worked as a vaudeville performer during the off-season.[1] Selden died in Boston, Massachusetts in 1926 at age 59.[citation needed]
- ^ Gary Ashwill (October 22, 2018). "York Colored Monarchs: William Selden". Agate Type. Retrieved August 4, 2020.