Dizzy Dismukes

William "Dizzy" Dismukes (March 15, 1890 – June 30, 1961) was an American pitcher and manager in Negro league baseball and during the pre-Negro League years.

Career

Dismukes was a right-handed submariner who is considered by many historians to be one of the best pitchers in the Negro Leagues. During his managing years, Dismukes became known for his wonderful memory during his playing and managing, and became known as a strategist. And, he is credited with teaching Webster McDonald and Carl Mays the tricks of submarine-style pitching.

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