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**Will White**
Will White
	Pitcher
	Born: October 11, 1854; Caton, New York
	Died: August 31, 1911 (aged 56); Port Carling, Ontario
Batted: Both	Threw: Right
MLB debut
	July 20, 1877 for the Boston Red Caps
Last MLB appearance
	July 5, 1886 for the Cincinnati Red Stockings
Career statistics
Win-Loss record	229-166
Strikeouts	1,041
Complete games	394
Teams
	Boston Red Caps (1877); Cincinnati Reds (1878-1880); Detroit Wolverines (1881); Cincinnati Red Stockings (1882-1886);
Career highlights and awards
	American Association pennant: 1882;

For other persons of the same name, see William White.

White made his debut on July 20, 1877 with the Boston Red Caps at the age of 23. He also played for the Cincinnati Reds from 1878-1880, the Detroit Wolverines 1881 and the Cincinnati Red Stockings 1882-1888.

The brother of catcher and third baseman Deacon White, Will White pitched with his right hand, but he was also a switch hitter. He was the first major-league player to wear eyeglasses on the field. He was born in Caton, New York. He died in Port Carling, Ontario, Canada.

[edit] Major-league records

Most complete games in a single season, 75 in 1879.
Most games started in a single season, for a pitcher, with Pud Galvin, each with 75.
Most innings pitched in a season with 680 in 1879 at the age of 24 with the Cincinnati Reds.

Preceded by Pop Snyder	Cincinnati Red Stockings Manager 1884	Succeeded by Pop Snyder