Sloan Vernon George Washington

This week’s Cass County Pioneer is another baseball standout. Sloan Vernon George Washington was born in Linden, Texas, on June 4, 1907. Washington was known by the nickname “Vern.” He was an American professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox during the 1935 and 1936 seasons. In an interesting twist, Washington batted left-handed but threw the ball right-handed. Washington also had an extensive Minor League career, from 1931 to 1950. He played in an astonishing 1,793 games, across numerous teams, like the McCook Generals, the Baton Rouge Senators, the Fort Worth Cats, the Shreveport Sports, the Texarkana Bears, and more. Notably, while with the Texarkana Bears, he also served as the player manager.

After retiring from professional baseball, Washington returned to his hometown of Linden, Texas, where he lived until his passing on February 17, 1985. He is interred at Linden Cemetery in Linden, Texas. Washington’s enduring presence in both major and minor league baseball, along with his contributions as a player and manager, reflect his significant role in America’s pastime during the early to mid-20th century.

by: Misty Golden, Texas A&M-Texarkana Graduate Student

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