Carroll Ray "Dink" Mothell (August 13, 1897 – April 24, 1980) was a catcher and utility player who played for 15 years in the Negro leagues. Known for his versatility, Mothell played every position. It was said you could use him "most any place, any time."[5]
| Dink Mothell | |
|---|---|
 Mothell at the 1924 Colored World Series | |
| Catcher and utility | |
| Born: August 13, 1897 Topeka, Kansas | |
| Died: April 24, 1980 (aged 82) Topeka, Kansas | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Pre Negro leagues debut | |
| 1914, Topeka Giants | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1934, Kansas City Monarchs | |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Managerial record at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
As player
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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.[6] 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.[6]
Personal life
editMothell was buried in Topeka, Kansas shortly after he died in 1980, but did not receive a headstone until June 20, 2011.[7] The grave marker was placed by the Negro Leagues Baseball Grave Marker Project.
References
edit- ^ "Stars are Losers in First Battle" Detroit Free Press, Sunday, September 5, 1920, Page 13, Column 2
- ^ "Spencer Loses to Sherburn" Spencer Reporter, Spencer, IA, Wednesday, August 22, 1923, Page 1, Columns 3 and 4
- ^ "Slugging Monarchs Humble Rapids Club, 5 to 2" Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Saturday, July 11, 1931, Page 7, Columns 2, 3 and 4
- ^ "Giants to Return Here" Oregonian, Portland, Oregon, July 19, 1931, Sunday, Sports Page 4, Column 4 to 6
- ^ "Sweatt Only Monarch Not Reported Will Arrive Soon" (PDF). The Kansas City Sun. Kansas City, Missouri. April 19, 1923.[dead link]
- ^ a b "Monarch Stars Homeward Bound". Wichita Negro Star. Wichita, Kansas. 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